Senior Associate, Procurement

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission:

As a Senior Associate in the Procurement and Third-party relations team, you handle complex procurement tasks with autonomy and strategic focus. You improve workflows, advise stakeholders, and ensure the timely delivery of procurement activities. You work with the latest procurement tools to increase efficiency and scalability.

Your core deliverables are:

• Driving measurable cost savings;
• Ensuring third-party compliance with regulatory standards.

As Bitpanda operates as a financial institution, procurement plays a critical role in maintaining best-in-class compliance across all engagements.

What you’ll do: 

• Independently manage diverse procurement requests and resolve intermediate issues with strategic insight;
• Guide departments on procurement strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with organisational goals;
• Drive enhancements in procurement processes, tools, and policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness;
• Evaluate supplier proposals and contracts to ensure compliance, value, and risk mitigation;
• Utilise advanced procurement systems to support operations and contribute to cost-saving and compliance initiatives.

Who you are:

• Solid understanding of procurement principles and contract law;
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities;
• Clear communicator, confident in cross-functional collaboration;
• Skilled in procurement systems, tools, and data;
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills are advantageous.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped  by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).