Senior Procurement Specialist

ABOUT US

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary
Under the guidance of a manager and in alignment with company policies and procedures, the role involves executing, developing, coordinating, and communicating procurement activities and services. These activities may vary in complexity (medium to large scale), to be carried out within agreed service levels and with minimal delays to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-4 procurement specialists located globally, ensuring alignment on processes, performance, and continuous improvement. Perform and coordinate procurement activities in an accurate and timely manner, such as defining requests for proposals, leading/participating in negotiations with vendors, writing contracts, processing purchase orders, and monitoring service level agreements.
• Identify/define/investigate and resolve delivery & invoicing and other related procurement problems, providing guidance to the team where needed.
• Inform customers on progress, achievements, escalated problems, and complex issues related to procurement requests, while ensuring the team delivers a high standard of service.
• Deliver and implement medium to large projects in own area, with responsibility for team coordination. Projects may involve input from other specialists from own or other divisions.
• Maintain and optimize customer contacts to keep an in-depth understanding of their needs and ensure the team effectively communicates relevant information.
• Apply procurement knowledge, liaise with experts and managers for guidance, and support team development in procurement best practices.
• Maintain relationships with existing vendors to keep abreast of new products/services, with a focus on technology and software procurement where relevant.
• Increase knowledge and experience of procurement techniques and the market of vendors/products & services, particularly in the technology and software domain, and share insights with more junior procurement specialists.
• Recommend improvements to the service level, ensuring best practices and efficiency across the team.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A recognized buyer certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally within multinational companies (MNCs).
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP and other procurement systems is a plus.

What we offer

We put you in control of your career with a competitive package, helping you perform at your best and make a difference. We create an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.