Identify and manage procurement, contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks.
Drive process standardization, automation opportunities, and best-practice procurement methods.
Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple geographies and time zones.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, or a related discipline. MBA, PGDM, or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable.
Experience
7 to 10 years of relevant procurement experience within a technology, IT services, software, product, or multinational corporate environment.
Proven experience independently managing sourcing projects, commercial negotiations, and contract discussions.
Experience procuring SaaS, cloud services, software licenses, IT hardware, infrastructure, data center technologies, telecom, or related technology categories.
Experience working within a global procurement environment and supporting international stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including engagement with senior leadership and executives.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to build business cases, total cost of ownership analyses, and savings models.
Strong negotiation, influencing, and commercial acumen.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
Comfortable working in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and procurement systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with procurement platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, SAP, Ivalua, Jaggaer, or equivalent systems.
Knowledge of supplier risk management, third-party risk frameworks, ESG and sustainability considerations, and responsible sourcing practices.
Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings, value creation, process improvements, and supplier innovation initiatives.
Understanding of contract lifecycle management, information security requirements, data privacy considerations, and regulatory compliance.
