Manager, Procurement

TL;DR

Manager, Procurement: Develops and implements long-term procurement strategies, processes, and vendor management, with an accent on cost efficiency, compliance, and strategic vendor partnerships. Focus on scaling procurement operations in a high-growth environment, optimizing systems, and driving cost control.

Location: Hybrid in Hyderabad, India

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in AI-powered customer experience assurance, providing a unified platform for continuous testing and monitoring across various channels.

What you will do

• Build and scale procurement processes that support rapid company growth, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with strategic vendors, ensuring favorable terms and high ROI.
• Evaluate, develop, and refine procurement processes and models for efficiency, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, information security, IT, and engineering teams.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk, including vendor evaluations and quarterly business reviews.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting efforts related to procurement and vendor spend; drive transparency and cost control.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of procurement systems, workflows, and policy adherence.
• Manage and mentor procurement team members, supporting growth and alignment with business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and growing procurement teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in global procurement operations and cost optimization.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with experience handling high-value contracts and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Advanced understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and cost analysis as they relate to procurement.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements within procurement and supply chain.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS contract structures, and cloud cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to build procurement operations in a high-growth, dynamic startup or scale-up setting.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Zip, Airbase, SAP Concur) and contract management platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven culture passionate about delivering excellence, innovating boldly, and upholding integrity.
• Emphasis on embracing curiosity, empowering experimentation, learning, and growth in a dynamic environment.
• Dedicated to fostering a workplace that embodies equal opportunity and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
• Continuously evaluates and enhances policies, practices, and culture to align with DEIB principles.
• Ensures a discrimination-free environment where individuals are evaluated solely on their merits and abilities.
• Celebrates differences and champions inclusivity to enrich the organization and drive collective success.

Hiring process

• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes.
• Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.