Manager Purchasing Systems and Operations

Location: Prague, Czech Republic; hybrid work with up to 2 days per week from home

Company

hirify.global provides technology and communication solutions for airports, airlines, borders, transportation, and government clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage and improve end-to-end procurement processes, including source-to-contract, procure-to-pay, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, approvals, contract compliance, and supplier management.
• Establish procurement policies, controls, workflows, KPIs, governance standards, operating procedures, and data-quality practices.
• Lead procurement transformation, system implementation, and process-improvement projects from business case through benefits realization.
• Analyze spend across suppliers, categories, projects, business units, geographies, and technology portfolios; identify cost optimization and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, IT, Project Management, Commercial, and Operations.
• Prepare executive dashboards and management reports for the CPO, CFO, and other executives, while overseeing corporate travel operations and escalations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Operations, or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience leading procurement transformation or process-improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience with procurement systems and digital procurement platforms, including defined workflows in Ivalua, e-sourcing, contract management, supplier management, and spend analytics.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, with experience developing procurement policies, processes, governance frameworks, and controls.
• Fluent English, written and verbal, plus proven stakeholder management and executive-level communication experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with up to 2 days per week from home, depending on team needs.
• Flexible working days and the option to work from any location in the world for up to 30 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program and personalized wellbeing support.
• Access to professional development platforms and programs, including LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight, Harvard Business Publishing, and Stanford programs.
• Competitive benefits aligned with the local market and employment status.