global procurement center manager

Stripe

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 About Stripe
 
 
 
 Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies&mdash;from the world&rsquo;s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups&mdash;use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone&rsquo;s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
 
 
 
 About Procurement
 
 
 
 Procurement is part of Stripe Finance and owns the full supplier lifecycle and buying journey. The team sources and evaluates new vendors, renews and negotiates engagements with existing suppliers, and leads third‑party risk management and compliance activities to ensure suppliers meet Stripe&rsquo;s standards. Procurement also drafts, reviews, and approves supplier contract structures and terms, aligned with Stripe&rsquo;s risk appetite and legal requirements.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic Manager to join our global Procurement team and help us drive highly efficient processes, innovative solutions, and operational excellence in support of Stripe&rsquo;s supplier ecosystem.
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to focus on establishing trusted business partner relationships across Stripe with a &ldquo;users first&rdquo; approach to ensure early and active participation across the full lifecycle of strategic sourcing, third party risk management, and compliant supplier contracting, including: supporting the category plans of the Sourcing leads, sourcing strategies, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, selection and oversee the ongoing operations of the third party risk management, contract negotiations and contract lifecycle management, and continuous improvements. You will play a critical role in ensuring Stripe's procurement efforts align with our operational principles by contributing to our sustainable growth while fostering strong, ethical supplier relationships.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Strategy Development: Collaborate with Procurement leadership to define and execute the strategic vision of the Global Procurement Center, aligning it with the overall organizational goals.
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 Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of subject matter experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development consistent with Stripe Operating and Leadership principles.
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 Operational Excellence: Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to develop, implement or improve processes and share best practices throughout the organization. Regularly report on process performance with key stakeholders and provide/gather service feedback.
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 Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and technologies, and lead efforts to pilot, adopt, and integrate innovative solutions into the organization.
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 Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within the team and with other departments, breaking down silos and promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
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 Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of the team's initiatives and activities, ensuring continuous improvement.
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 Quality Assurance: Establish quality control and assurance standards to maintain high-quality output from the team, maintaining a strong focus on excellence and compliance.
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 Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote the team's mission and secure buy-in from key decision-makers.
 
 
 
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 Who you are
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 15+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, third party risk, supplier contracting or a related field
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 Proven negotiation skills and a track record of achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex data
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 Experience in supplier contracting with a solid understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate risks and create clear service level agreements
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 Leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to elevate ambitions and influence cross-functional and internal team members
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 Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent Stripe effectively by interfacing with and influencing experienced business leaders
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 Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
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 Self-disciplined, diligent, proactive and detail oriented
 
 
 
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 You Will Also Likely Have (not Required)
 
 
 
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 Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practice
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 Comfort with a rapid pace of change, complexity, and working across matrixed functions, preferably within a fast-paced technology or financial services environment
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 Strategic mindset with the ability to make sound business decisions based on data and analytics
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 Understanding or experience with e-procurement tools and systems (e.g., Zip, Ironclad, Oracle, etc.)
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 Familiarity with the fintech industry and its supply chain and procurement challenges
 
 
 
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 In-office expectations
 
 
 Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
 
 
 Pay and benefits
 
 
 Stripe does not yet include pay ranges in job postings in every country. Stripe strongly values pay transparency and is working toward pay transparency globally.
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Global Procurement Center Manager

Intuit

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Intuit Global Sourcing &amp; Procurement (GSP) is transforming Source-to-Report processes and technology to create a seamless digital procurement experience for employees, enhance performance in our strategic partners, and amplify value delivered for One Intuit. As we adapt to the changing demands of our procurement landscape with controls, compliance and talent considerations, and as we position our reimagined procurement organization to enable both Intuit&rsquo;s evolution as an AI-driven expert platform and Finance&rsquo;s transformation to accelerate sustainable value, the Shared Services Group Manager will play a pivotal role leading the overall strategy and operating rhythm of our move to a dedicated capability center focused on the effectiveness, efficiency and experience utilizing both in-house and third party talent to execute business processes across procurement.
 
 
 The Shared Services Group Manager will serve as a strategic leader and steward, requiring strong business acumen and knowledge of the procurement function and its supporting business processes, with experience operationalizing shared services to effectively consolidate, optimize, standardize and transform our processes, while bringing continuous improvements and best practices to bear based on internal/external insights and performance management of talent. Key responsibilities include developing and operationalizing the target state operating model taking full advantage of third party staff augmentation while evaluating optimization opportunities leveraging in-house employees, partnering with procurement process owners and subject matter experts to standardize and achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency with current state outsourced service provider talent, while shaping the future state automation roadmap drawing on synergies across the Intuit ecosystem with AI-assisted experiences. Operational leadership of Intuit&rsquo;s procurement function demands a proactive self-starter capable of driving change. The outcomes significantly impact crucial corporate-level objectives, influencing various business units and functional groups within Intuit.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership and Strategy
 
 :
 
 
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 Cultivates and coordinates relationships with Sourcing, Procurement, Data &amp; Automation, Controls &amp; Compliance, and Finance stakeholders, with ability to interact with senior leaders to provide strategic guidance or support decision-making.
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 Adept at assessing current state staffing composition, exploring various degrees of captive center vs. OSP strategy, and making recommendations based on a transformational vision.
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 Develops and executes the vision for a best in class shared services procurement program, keeping the customer experience at the forefront while seeking automation and AI-assisted solutions as velocity drivers for GSP. Develops the plan, operational roadmap, and goals in service to that vision.
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 Creates buoyancy for Sourcing, Procurement and Travel &amp; Expense business process owners, acting as the local oversight for OSPs/employees while enabling process owners to maintain governance of the process.
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 Collaborates across Intuit to leverage resources and knowledge to solve problems and achieve results.
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 Role-models execution with velocity, agility, and excellence.
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 Partners with international teams to ensure globally compliant and locally relevant policies and procedures.
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 Makes pivotal decisions that necessitate collaboration, engagement, and accountability with business and technical leaders, as well as executives across the organization.
 
 
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 Shared Services Leadership:
 
 
 
 
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 Partners with GSP Leaders, process owners, and OSPs to determine maturity of procurement people, processes and controls against target maturity required to deliver GSP&rsquo;s benefits and goals
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 Designs, builds and implements the operating model necessary to realize GSP&rsquo;s target state, including optimizing the current state to free-up high value resources, developing the strategy to reduce OSP footprint, evolving the shared services center to a follow the sun model, and driving transactional work to AI/automation.
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 Responsible for the development, management, optimization and scaling of partner performance management of our OSPs, including budget/forecast management and staffing plans.
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 Ensures quality, velocity and compliance of procurement standard operating procedures including purchase order and invoice processing, expense auditing, and help desk operations, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization.
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 Provides direct management and oversight of the procurement help desk including the development and optimization of our knowledge base that enables both AI-assisted chat and our ability to get end users in the hands of human experts when they need it.
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 Identifies potential risks, ensuring compliance with company policies, and preventing unauthorized expenditures.
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 Collaborates with GSP International Procurement, Controls &amp; Compliance, International Accounting and Compliance and other business partners to support regulatory compliance reporting and audits as required.
 
 
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 People Management:
 
 
 
 
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 Provides oversight and local management of ~6 teams comprised of 50+ contingent workers supporting critical business operations
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills, behaviors &amp; competencies:
 
 
 
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 Excellent interpersonal skills; can effectively interface and collaborate with employees at all levels
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 Adept and resilient within a high-change environment focused on long term opportunities
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 Solution-oriented with a data-led and data-driven approach
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 Proactive, action-oriented self-starter
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 Exhibits high levels of judgment, innovation and creativity; is a critical thinker
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 Effective use of inquiry and advocacy to work through barriers
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 Coupa, Concur, Amazon Business and other P2P systems experience
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 Strong analytical, written and communication skills
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 Excellent documentation and requirements analysis with experience developing and/or presenting business cases
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 Ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate in cross-functional team environments
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 Proficient in collaboration and productivity systems such as Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Salesforce, Smartsheet and Slack
 
 
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
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 10-15 years industry expertise with excellent operations and program management skills, including relevant experience leading a global shared services procurement program and managing OSPs
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 Strong knowledge of the procurement industry, supplier operations and source selections
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 Customer-focused with strong communication, coordination, and planning skills
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 Excellent analytical skills and ability to make recommendations to senior leadership based on data
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 Ability to apply judgment to balance policy with achievement of business objectives and user experience
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 Ability to influence and gain alignment with others to change the thinking
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 Experience with procurement technology and tools including e-procurement platforms
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 Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units
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 Culturally aware; experience communicating with a global audience
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or other quantitative discipline
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 Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
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 Experience working in the High-Tech or Financial Services sector preferred
 
 
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 Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
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Manager 3, Procurement

Thales

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 Location: Bangalore, India
 
 
 In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
 
 
 Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India&rsquo;s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.
 
 
 Reporting to the relevant Global Category Manager and / or Category(ies) Team leader (CTL) depending of geographic location.
 
 
 Key Figures :
 
 
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 Annual volume of commitment and spend within relevant category (ies) and % of Savings
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 Number of suppliers for the given category and the structured closure of legacy, close and disengage suppliers as defined by the category strategies
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 Year on year competitiveness and cost reductions
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 Category operational performance (quality, on-time delivery, supply risk assessment, ..)
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 % Category compliance with policy suppliers based on both commitment and spend
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 Involve in the creation of specific contract(s) where there is a business need
 
 
 
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 The Category Buyer (CB) supports one or several procurement categories.
 
 
 The CB works in close relation with the relevant Global Category Managers (GCM), the Categories Team leader (CTL), the Category Manager(CM) and the Tactical Buyer (TB).
 
 
 All actions have to be in line with the strategy defined by the Global Category Manager and the CM. The CB's prime role is the management of the RFI or/and RFP's until PVet 4 stage (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions) in order to provide the competiveness to the business.
 
 
 In addition to this their main tasks are:
 
 
 Operational Support :
 
 
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 Ensure the BA's receive all required information to raise the Procurement Orders.
 
 
 
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 Procurement Competitiveness Capture:
 
 
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 Monitor the markets for defined categories including key players, newcomers, economic evolutions, market or regulation constraints, innovations and technology in order to support the development of the most up to date category strategies to the businesses.
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 Based on the above provide insights as to how products / projects could be more competitive via the adoption of different suppliers / methodologies / technology etc.
 
 
 
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 Governance, Leadership and Performance Management:
 
 
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 Ensure appropriate governance is applied using KPI's and root cause corrective actions
 
 
 
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 Supplier / Acquisition Management:
 
 
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 Performance management of the supply base in line with the standards set out by the Global Category Manager .
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 Ensure that supplier competitions follow the governance process and are balanced and fair in order to improve business and customer performance.
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 Ensure that global contracts / framework agreements are adopted and utilised.
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 Ensure that Thales e-Acquisition and all THALES procurement tools are fully used.
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 Based on the performance management of the supply base identify the suppliers who require focused development actions and ensure that the Supplier Development Team have the required support / leverage in order for these actions to be successful.
 
 
 
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 At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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Category Buyer

Siemens

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 Hello Visionary!
 
 
 
 We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We&rsquo;re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you&rsquo;d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We&rsquo;re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!
 
 
 
 We are looking for
 
 
 Project Procurement Manager &ndash; Customer Services (Global/India)
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll make a difference by
 
 
 
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 Strategic Global Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management: Develop and implement global procurement strategies for complex train service projects, with focus on locomotives, identifying key suppliers and building a strong international supplier base focused on quality and reliability for parts, maintenance, and overhaul services.
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 Value-Driven Negotiation &amp; Cost Optimization: Leading negotiations to secure optimal terms, conditions, and pricing, driving continuous cost-saving initiatives and value engineering while upholding stringent quality standards.
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 Project &amp; Risk Management: Integrate procurement activities into project timelines, collaborating closely with project managers and engineering teams, and proactively identifying/mitigating risks to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key interface, ensuring smooth communication and alignment among international project teams, engineering, sales, legal, and logistics stakeholders.
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 Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and execution to monitoring, ensuring compliance with Siemens policies and legal requirements.
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 Cultural Connection &amp; Partnership Building: Bridge communication gaps and foster strong relationships with diverse internal and external partners across various time zones and cultural backgrounds, especially for European projects.
 
 
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 Desired Skills:
 
 
 
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 Educational Background: A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A master&rsquo;s degree would be beneficial!
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 Procurement Expertise: Significant professional experience (typically 8-12 years) in project procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a complex industrial environment.
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 Rail Industry Insight (Crucial!): Demonstrated, in-depth experience within the Rail and/or Locomotive industry, specifically in customer services, aftermarket, or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) procurement. You know your way around a locomotive/train!
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 Global Project Experience: Proven track record of managing procurement for international projects, with a strong understanding of global supply chains, customs, and logistics, particularly in a European context.
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 Communication Champion: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English (both written and verbal). You can articulate complex ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and build rapport effortlessly across cultures.
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 Strategic Negotiator &amp; Analytical Problem-Solver: Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to inform superior negotiation and influencing skills, consistently achieving favorable, data-driven outcomes in complex and challenging situations.
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 Tech Savvy: Proficiency in SAP or other major ERP systems, and comfortable with procurement-specific software and tools.
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 Collaborative, proactive Drive: A results-oriented self-starter who adeptly manages multiple priorities and delivers under pressure, while also embodying a collaborative spirit to foster cross-departmental and teamwork within multicultural, matrix organizations.
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 Travel Ready: Willingness to travel national and international as required to meet with suppliers and project teams (approximately 15-20%).
 
 
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 Join us and be yourself!
 
 
 
 We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.
 
 
 
 Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
 
 
 
 This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.
 
 
 Find out more about mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers
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Project Procurement Manager – Customer Services (Global/India)

ZEISS India

<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Procurement Manager will lead procurement strategy and sourcing activities for Real Estate and Workplace Services across Zeiss offices, labs, and manufacturing locations. This role focuses on achieving cost efficiency, supplier performance excellence, sustainability compliance, and supporting Zeiss&rsquo; global operational expansion. The position requires close collaboration with Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Engineering, Legal, EHS, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, high-quality workplace environments aligned with the Zeiss brand and scientific precision standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Category Strategy &amp; Sourcing
 
 
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 Develop and execute category strategies for Real Estate &amp; Workplace Services aligned with Zeiss global sourcing frameworks.
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 Lead end-to-end sourcing for:
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 Office expansions, relocations &amp; refurbishment projects
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 Construction &amp; interior fit-outs
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 Facilities Management services (MEP/AMC, HVAC, housekeeping, cafeteria, landscaping, pest control)
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 Security services and office supplies contracts
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 Conduct cost benchmarking, market analysis, and supply risk assessments to inform sourcing decisions.
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 Deliver measurable savings and value creation while maintaining Zeiss&rsquo; quality and compliance standards.
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 Supplier &amp; Contract Management
 
 
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 Manage strategic suppliers, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement.
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 Drive RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization in collaboration with Legal.
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 Track supplier SLAs, KPIs, escalation plans, incident resolution, and corrective action measures.
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 Ensure suppliers adhere to Zeiss sustainability, EHS, data privacy, and ethical procurement policies.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Real Estate &amp; Workplace Collaboration
 
 
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 Partner with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Workplace teams to plan and execute site development and facility upgrade projects.
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 Support lease evaluation and negotiation for site expansions, new office setups, and renewals.
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 Develop procurement project plans, track timelines, manage documentation, and ensure on-time execution.
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 Stakeholder &amp; Business Partner Management
 
 
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 Act as a strategic advisor to Facility Operations, Engineering, and Business units regarding vendor proposals and commercial terms.
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 Align procurement initiatives with financial targets, workplace experience goals, and operational continuity.
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 Present sourcing recommendations, business cases, and cost models to leadership for approvals.
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 Compliance, Governance &amp; Sustainability
 
 
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 Ensure full adherence to Zeiss Procurement Governance Framework and audit controls.
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 Maintain supplier risk registers; implement mitigation and performance improvement actions.
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 Contribute to Zeiss sustainability &amp; supplier diversity initiatives, including low-emission operations and responsible sourcing.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
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 5&ndash;10 years of procurement experience with strong exposure to Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, or Workplace Services.
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 Experience within regulated, high-quality, or technology-driven environments (e.g., medical devices, manufacturing, R&amp;D) preferred.
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 Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance.
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 Strong project management experience in multi-site / cross-functional environments.
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 Key Skills
 
 
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 Category strategy &amp; cost modeling
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 Vendor governance &amp; relationship management
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 Strong negotiation &amp; commercial judgment
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 Cross-functional stakeholder alignment
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 Project execution in time-sensitive environments
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 Excellent communication and presentation ability
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 High standards of integrity, compliance, and attention to detail
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Procurement Lead

Saks Global

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision,
 
 The Art of You,
 
 Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own
 
 .
 
 By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
 
 
 Saks Global Properties &amp; Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Director, Procurement will lead a team that supports global procurement, collaborate with cross-functional
 
 
 organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, and maintain competitive advantage ensuring
 
 
 cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. This role reports to the leader of Finance, based in
 
 
 Bengaluru, India.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
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 Leadership: Provide guidance &amp; thought leadership across all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement. Attract, hire and develop talent to support the goals and mission of the team.
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 Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale.
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 Strategic Stakeholder Management: Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base. Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic plans and initiatives.
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 Localized Category &amp; Strategy Leadership: Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.
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 Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.
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 Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.
 
 
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 Key Qualifications
 
 
 
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 <li>
 12+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement experience, including 6+ years in a leadership capacity
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 Broad category experience, including Technology, Marketing and Retail Operations preferred
 </li>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Category Management, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Purchasing
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding team building and leadership skills
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Your Life And Career At Saks Global
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
 </li>
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 Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
 </li>
 <li>
 Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
 
 
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 </ul>
 Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

PayPal

<div>
 
 The Company
 
 
 PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
 
 
 We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
 
 
 We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
 
 
 Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do &ndash; and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
 
 
 
 Job Description Summary:
 
 
 This job manages technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The Project Manager coordinates engineering, technical, and procurement activities, manages project risks and issues, and communicates project status to stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 Essential Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Manage technical projects from inception to completion
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 Ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives
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 Coordinate engineering, technical, and procurement activities
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 Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
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 Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management
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 Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements
 
 
 
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 Expected Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 
 
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 Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Database programming &ndash; Stored Procedures preferred in SAP HANA
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 Alteryx
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 SAP FPSL &ndash; Nice to know
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 Python
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 Exposure to AI/ML
 
 
 
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 Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
 
 
 
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 Interpret business requirement and translate them into technical requirements
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 Ability to write complex SQL stored procedures, views, functions, strong performance tuning
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 Understanding of various data sets related to payment and finance
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 Experience working in ETL and data warehouse environments
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 Excel VBA skills
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 Strong analytical skills, critical thinking capabilities, and in-depth understanding of data.
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 Ability to collaborate with business users and engineers, brainstorm and strategize the &ldquo;right&rdquo; solution.
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 Initiate and document the requirements and associate functional specifications.
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 Understand impact of various projects and products have on the financial application and associated requirements.
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 Review and resolve production defect issues for business users.
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 Ability to work on projects to create automation of the recurring processes
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 Strong understanding of dashboards, BI reports and its functionality
 
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 3+ years of SAP and analytics experience in payment industry, financial services and/or management consulting firms
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 Rotational 24x7 on-call support
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 US time zone (Central) overlapping, preferred work hours 4pm to 1am IST
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 Experience writing stored procedures in SAP HANA or similar
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 Experience in ETL, Datawarehouse or BI
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 Advanced Microsoft excel, SQL and Business Objects skills
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 Should have experience working in operations environment
 
 
 
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 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
 
 
 For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
 
 
 
 Our Benefits:
 
 
 
 At PayPal, we&rsquo;re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can&rsquo;t do this without our most important asset-you. That&rsquo;s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
 
 
 We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
 
 
 
 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 
 
 
 PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
 
 
 
 Belonging at PayPal:
 
 
 
 Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
 
 
 Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
 
 
 We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply.
 
 
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