Solaris is Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, pioneering Banking-as-a-Service to bridge the gap between financial technology and licensed banking. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Solaris enables fintechs, digital ecosystems, and multinationals to embed accounts, cards, lending, and payments directly into their own products, creating seamless financial experiences for their users. As a fully licensed German bank, Solaris combines the highest standards of IT security and regulatory resilience with a modular, highly scalable infrastructure.

Today, Solaris is driving the next evolution of financial services by transitioning into an AI-native banking platform, ensuring European businesses can deploy secure, adaptable financial products at scale.

Why join Solaris?

• 🚀 We are fundamentally redesigning banking processes around AI orchestration, standardized modular building blocks, and embedded regulatory compliance.
• 🎯 We combine tech and banking in dedicated hubs - driving the technology infrastructure out of Berlin and banking operations out of Frankfurt.
• 💡 Through our internal mobility, growth opportunities, and the Solaris Academy, we offer continuous learning tracks, AI ambassador mentorship, and upskilling to keep your skills ahead of the curve.
• ⚖️ We foster a workplace rooted in integrity, proactive risk management, and equality actively driving initiatives like DEI initiatives.

Your Role

We'd love to see 

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is highly preferred, indicating advanced knowledge and skills in procurement and supply chain management. 
• Some experience with CLM software to streamline contract management processes, from creation through draft, signature, execution, analysis, renewal, and termination as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  
• Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP for procurement processes, inventory management, and financial tracking.
• Skilled for creating dashboards and reports that visualize procurement data trends, spend analysis, and supplier performance.
• Deep understanding of contract management principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Project management skills, with the ability to lead procurement projects, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience in strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation, and selection processes. Ability to develop sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and minimize risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Fluent proficiency in both German and English is strictly required; German is essential for navigating local regulatory frameworks and compliance, while English ensures seamless communication across our global organization. Proficiency in any additional language is considered a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers and communicate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to understand and consider the perspectives of team members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, fostering a positive working environment.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to addressing challenges and driving procurement initiatives.
• Skilled in managing and resolving conflicts that may arise during negotiations or in supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favorable terms and build beneficial supplier relationships.
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves.

Benefits 

• Home office budget.
• Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and a transparent growth framework to support your career goals.
• Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• 28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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