Procurement Specialist ( Contract Review)

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

Checkout.com is seeking a dedicated Specialist  to join our Procurement team to support the business growth and expansion!

The role will support the planning, implementation and purchasing and procurement strategies for a variety of indirect categories  across the company globally. This includes assisting stakeholders to  acquire resources within budget, facilitating communication between team members, suppliers, and key business partners, and  assisting in the proactive planning and sourcing of the appropriate goods and services to help Checkout.com grow and meet its strategic objectives.

In addition, the Specialist will be responsible for vendor analytics, ensuring quality control throughout the contracting and performance lifecycle. You'll also ensure Procurement guidelines, processes, principles, ethics, and sustainability objectives are all accounted for and constantly strive to deliver the lowest TCO for solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounts Payable & Procurement Operations, you will support the Category Manager for Shared Services, Marketing and Commercial. This is a key role with significant opportunity to make an impact and build trust as an SME. 

How you’ll make an impact

• Monitor and analyse trends in overall third party spend in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings or operational improvement.

• Develop, establish, implement, and carry out supplier and out-sourcer guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements

• Align with all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for goods and services, in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements

• Assist with the develop and deliver purchasing reports,  requirements documentation, and tender documents

• Review and approve purchasing and contract requests for the business 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key team members and ensure regular communication and reporting as appropriate

• Effectively communicate procurement strategies to team members and partners in a timely and clear way

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in procurement processes, contract management, and vendor communications.

• Excellence in analytical ability

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple procurement requests and operational tasks simultaneously.

• Opportunity to work on operational improvement projects to enhance the efficiency of the procurement team and improve experiences for key stakeholders 

What we’re looking for

• Strong working knowledge of Procurement processes, policies and best practices and have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a Procurement environment. 

• Strong data analytics experience including advanced Excel skills. 

• Highly motivated and self-directed; ability to prioritise and implement while under pressure.

• Highly adaptable and flexible; able to adjust quickly to new situations and changing priorities

• Comfortable in a varied role and growing and developing team, able to take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances

• Pragmatic with the ability to navigate complexity in a dynamic and innovative environment

• Ability to deliver consistently and at a rapid pace whilst maintaining high quality and accuracy

• Fluent in English and be prepared to work UK hours 

Bring all of you to work 

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
 

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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