Senior Operational Buyer (f/m/d)

About the Position

Deutsche Börse Group Procurement is evolving into an integrated, value-oriented, and scalable global function. Prague plays a key role in this transformation as a central hub for operational procurement, standardized purchasing services, and user support.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Operational Buyer who combines strong procurement expertise with commercial awareness, a service-oriented mindset, and a high level of ownership.

In this role, you will manage complex operational purchasing activities, conduct tactical sourcing initiatives, and contribute to efficient, compliant, and reliable procurement services across Deutsche Börse Group. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, Category Management, Procurement Business Partners, and suppliers in an international and regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex operational purchasing requests from demand clarification through ordering and follow-up
• Plan and execute tactical RFQs, supplier selections, and commercial negotiations
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement processes, tools, policies, and buying channels
• Ensure the compliant use of contracts, framework agreements, and approval requirements
• Coordinate suppliers and resolve operational delivery, ordering, and invoice issues
• Monitor backlogs, cycle times, service quality, and relevant operational KPIs
• Drive process standardization, automation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• University degree in business, economics, supply chain management, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in operational procurement, tactical sourcing, or purchasing
• Strong expertise in RFQs, supplier negotiations, and purchase-to-pay processes
• Experience in an international, complex, or regulated organization
• Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Confident stakeholder communication, service orientation, and a structured working style
• Fluent English; experience with SAP Ariba, ERP systems, or other procurement platforms is an advantage

We Offer

• Hybrid Work and Flexible working hours
• Work from abroad - 12 days of remote work from EU countries per year
• Pension fund contribution - 3% of your gross salary (5% after 5 years with us)
• Health & Wellbeing - fully covered Multisport card, life & accident insurance, 100% salary contribution during sick leave (up to 56 days)
• 25 vacation days
• Mobility - fully covered public transport in Prague & free parking
• Flexible Benefit Account (Pluxee) - 1200 per month
• Group Share Plan - discount on company shares
• Free Access to E-Learning Platforms, Internal Development Programs, Mentoring & Learning Budget

About the Company

Deutsche Börse Group is a leading global financial market infrastructure group, providing services to capital markets worldwide. Our mission is to enable the flow of capital and information, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and security in financial markets.

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