Procurement Specialist

We are Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 17 markets with 2 brands (Betano & Stoiximan).

We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.500 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

Let's start with the role

The role has responsibility and accountability for Kaizen’s procurement requirements. The candidate should be an effective business partner with a background in transformation and hands-on procurement skills in order to assist in establishing the procurement function to a best-in-class level.

The business is experiencing significant organic growth, which is opening up a broader range of opportunities. It’s imperative to adapt to new ways of working, identify synergies between business processes and look for new opportunities that deliver tangible results. Your remit will cover a wide portfolio, including expenditures related to Technology, Corporate Functions, Marketing & Communications and others. 

As a Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders from different verticals: Technology, Corporate Functions, HR, Marketing and others;
• Operates in Procurement Governance activities, being responsible for supporting supplier management for vendors in Brazil. 
• Develop and lead the procurement process for all supplier contracts within specific categories; 
• Identify and manage contract negotiations, ensuring price, quality and service targets exceed business expectations;
• Manage the sourcing cycle and build strong relationships with suppliers (high volume of tendering and multiple stakeholders to engage with);
• Generate savings concepts and define robust and appropriate savings strategies;
• Promote innovation, bring in breakthrough ideas and best-in-class approaches.
• Evaluate processes critically and lead improvement initiatives where appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Experience in procurement within a Technology / Fin Tech / Telecoms / Fast-paced industry organization;
• University Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, or other relevant discipline;
• Strong leadership qualities and exceptional stakeholder engagement, interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organizations;
• Experience in leading change, including identifying improvements in processes and systems and challenging the status quo;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Portuguese; 
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Understanding the broader impact of decisions and ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engaged;
• Capable of performing effectively in a cost-focused environment;

Kaizen Gaming Perks

🕑 Hybrid way of working;

🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding;

💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme;

👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family;

💰 Monthly meal allowance;

⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework;

📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training.

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