Procurement & Global Category Management, Associate & Senior Associate

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

As Checkout continues to expand globally, we are transforming our Finance function and as part of that transformation, we are building our Mauritius Procurement and TPRM risk teams with talent and tooling to support our continued global growth.

Are you up for the challenge.

As part of this transformation, we are seeking talented and motivated individuals across roles from Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate and Senior Associate. This team will support Global Category Managers to optimise our 3rd party supply chain across a range of competencies, from sourcing to data management, supplier performance management, analytics and procurement system support.

We are seeking data, procurement, finance, system and supply chain expertise to join the team and help us accelerate growth.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this team will be accountable to the Global Procurement Director and support Global Category Managers from HQ.

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 and support data analytics, reporting and category management
• Align with all purchasing policies and procedures,
• 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 or Supply Chain 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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