Procurement & BizOps Team Lead (IT)

TL;DR

Procurement & BizOps Team Lead (IT): Managing and optimizing procurement processes and business operations for a global hirify.global with an accent on vendor negotiations and budget control. Focus on reducing bureaucracy in purchasing cycles, mentoring procurement specialists, and ensuring cost-efficiency in IT commitments.

Location: Remote within Georgia (Tbilisi), Armenia (Yerevan), or Serbia (Belgrade)

Company

One of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies specializing in platforms that connect people globally across different cultures.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of procurement specialists, establishing clear KPIs and SLAs.
• Optimize procurement workflows to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate the purchasing cycle.
• Oversee the procurement budget and perform financial forecasting to prevent budget overruns.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve better pricing and flexible payment terms.
• Manage IT procurement, including software licenses and long-term commitment contracts.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all orders, contracts, and payments in 1C and Jira.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience as a Team Lead or Lead Procurement Specialist in IT domains.
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or restructuring processes within a team.
• Expertise in budget planning, cost tracking, and financial allocation for multiple departments.
• Advanced proficiency in 1C (ERP/Trade Management), Jira, Confluence, and Excel.
• Strong track record of successful business negotiations and achieving cost savings.
• Ability to act as a bridge between internal technical teams and finance/accounting departments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work opportunity within specified locations.
• 28 calendar days of annual vacation and 7 additional wellness days per year.
• Health benefits including up to $1,000 gross annual reimbursement for insurance or medical fees.
• Workplace organization reimbursement up to $1,000 gross every 3 years for equipment or co-working.
• 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings.
• Corporate discount for English lessons and an internal gamified gratitude system.