About this role
We're looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team at Pleo. In this role, you'll help with a company wide sourcing plan design & execution. If you’re excited about architecting a ground-up sourcing strategy and having the autonomy to own high-stakes negotiations and are passionate about the fast-paced evolution of fintech, then this is the opportunity for you!
What you’ll be doing As a Sourcing specialist you will:
Lead end-to-end negotiations across all spend categories, with an expert focus on optimising our SaaS ecosystem and maximising cost-savings.
Drive the delivery of procurement Objectives and Key Results to support company-wide financial goals.
Own procurement reporting and data accuracy, providing leadership with clear insights into savings and spend performance.
Champion procurement best practices and implement effective controls to ensure seamless, compliant stakeholder engagement.
Collaborate across departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs and manage key dependencies.
What you bring
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:Proven track record of closing high-value SaaS and indirect spend deals with speed and precision.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines without losing momentum.
Sharp analytical skills to transform procurement KPIs into actionable insights and transparent reporting.
Confidence in building rapid trust with stakeholders to ensure cross-departmental alignment and policy adoption.
A flexible approach to problem-solving in a dynamic landscape where priorities can shift quickly.
Managing a high volume of global SaaS renewals and navigating the nuances of multi-year software commitments.
Indirect procurement or a strategic sourcing role within the digital finance or technology sector.
Who you’ll be working with and reporting to:
You’ll report to our Head of Procurement and work closely with teams in Engineering, Platform, Marketing, and People. Our team of 3 is highly collaborative and dedicated to optimising our global spend and building scalable sourcing foundations. You’ll also have the chance to partner with teams across Finance and Legal to ensure success.
How you’ll develop in this role In your first 4 months at Pleo, you’ll:
Lead a few SaaS RFPs to drive impact in Savings.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product, to define their Category Sourcing plan.
Grow your skills in Stakeholder management and Negotiation, taking on new challenges as the company continues to scale.
We’re committed to helping you develop your career, whether that means taking on bigger projects, stepping into leadership, or acquiring new skills in Sourcing and Category Management.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role in any of the listed locations.
Show me the benefits!Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
Lunch is on us for your work days - enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local office 🍜
Comprehensive private healthcare
We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
For our Team, we offer both hybrid and fully remote working options
Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
We use MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and well-being support with great success so far ❤️🩹
Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work 👶