We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but we power many digital experiences people use every day. From booking holidays, ordering food, renewing subscriptions, to checking out online with brands like Spotify, Klarna, Uber Eats, TikTok, Sony, or eBay, our payment technology is behind the scenes. At Checkout.com, we enable over ten billion transactions annually for more than one billion shoppers globally, helping ambitious businesses deliver seamless digital experiences at scale.
We are evolving from a traditional function into a tech‑forward, strategic powerhouse in our Procurement division. We recently launched a cutting‑edge P2P platform (Zip), scaled a new Centre of Excellence in Mauritius, and are aggressively investing in AI and advanced tooling to realise our Vision 2030. This role is part of that transformation, redefining how a global fintech operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a multi‑year global strategy for a diverse portfolio, including Contingent Labour, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Insurance, and Professional Services.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the People and Chief Operating Officer teams, ensuring procurement initiatives are seamlessly aligned with our global talent and operational footprint.
- Play a hands‑on role in our transformation roadmap by deploying AI Agents, piloting new procurement technologies, and shaping a data‑driven operating model.
- Collaborate with the new Offshore Centre of Excellence to streamline tactical execution, enabling focus on high‑value strategic partnerships and complex problem‑solving.
- Design and manage Tier‑1 global partnership programs, moving beyond cost‑savings to focus on service excellence, innovation, and scalability.
- Integrate Third‑Party Risk Management into the corporate services lifecycle, ensuring growth is both fast and resilient.
About You
- You have deep experience in People‑related procurement (HR, MSP/VMS, Contingent Labour) and Corporate Services (Real Estate, Insurance, FM).
- You are energised by transformation and want to test AI, automate workflows, and find better ways to work.
- You have a proven track record of delivering complex, multi‑million‑pound negotiations and building long‑term vendor ecosystems.
- You navigate high‑growth environments and enjoy mentoring junior talent within the local team and the Centre of Excellence.
- You are tech‑savvy and data‑oriented; experience with modern P2P stacks (experience with Zip is a major plus) is highly valued.
Qualifications
- 8+ years in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, with a significant focus on People/Corporate Services categories.
- Experience within a procurement transformation program or a high‑growth tech environment.
- MCIPS/FCIPS preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, a digital‑first approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to influence at the COO and executive level.
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