About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 833bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2022) building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellent in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. DWS continues its journey as a publicly listed asset manager since its IPO and has established its own corporate functions, including Global Procurement.

Your responsibilities

Role Details

The Head of Procurement Operations is a global, senior leadership role within DWS Global Procurement, reporting directly into the Global Head of Procurement, and being a member of the Global Procurement Management Team.

Your key responsibilities:

• Responsible for enabling reliable, compliant, and efficient procurement operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, procurement and finance teams to enable and deliver efficient and effective procurement operations services within DWS globally across core Procurement Operations services: purchase order management, contract administration, helpdesk and user support
• Responsible for delivering the vision and strategy, focusing on achieving consistent operational excellence and user satisfaction through industrialisation, process optimization, and leveraging increased automation and the use of technology to ensure Service Delivery and Operations are fully aligned and integrated
• Responsible for leading the Procurement Operations team, providing oversight of operations globally, working closely with DWS Divisions, Finance, Tax and the rest of the DWS Global Procurement to ensure client satisfaction, achievement of business goals and close management of risk

• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver continuous improvement through implementation of best practices, for execution of transformation and transition projects and for managing service provision
• Responsible for stakeholder management and escalation handling

Furthermore, you will be responsible for service oversight, governance and management (including managing financials) of Procurement & Travel Operations services received from Deutsche Bank. These include vendor master management, invoice processing, helpdesk, and travel and expense services.

We are looking for:

• Senior professional with a proven track record of accountability for managing global procurement or finance operations
• Senior leader focused on process optimization, operational excellence and end user satisfaction
• Proven track record of overseeing and managing outsourced providers/vendors, including service delivery management and commercial and contract management
• Degree from an accredited university in a business administration or industrial engineering, or any related field
• Proven leadership experience (10+ years) in a procurement or finance operations function, preferably within the asset management, banking, or financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of the source-to-pay end-to-end process.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills with hands-on experience in business process and operational management for procurement, source-to-pay, or purchase-to-pay.
• Ability to work independently with focus on results.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex business concepts clearly to all seniority levels.
• Experienced in digital and data-driven environments, with an interest in utilizing advanced tools for process improvement.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and SAP Ariba

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.