Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead and scale our global procurement function. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, strong business acumen, and experience working in a fast-paced international environment. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency across all purchasing activities, and building a high-performing procurement team. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiations, renewals, and terminations, ensuring favorable commercial terms and effective risk management.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, tender processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal business outcomes.

• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and guidance on supplier selection, commercial decisions, and purchasing strategies.

• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities, optimize supplier spend, and drive value through effective supplier management.

• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and workflows, taking a hands-on role in the configuration, optimization, and enhancement of Jira and ERP systems.

Required skills

Professional Experience:

• 5–7+ years in procurement, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Experience in international or multinational companies, preferably in the IT/tech industry.

• Strong background in IT procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are a plus.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems (Workday, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills.

• Understanding of procurement compliance and risk management.

Leadership & Communication:

• Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are an asset.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead change initiatives.

Candidate journey

⭕️ Recruiter call --> ⭕️ Meet the hiring manager --> ⭕️ Skills assessment--> ⭕️ Meet the Leadership team