Lead Procurement Analyst (Software)

TL;DR

Lead Procurement Analyst (Software): Managing software vendor relationships and financial discipline for a global data security company with an accent on commercial negotiation, demand validation, and TCO modeling. Focus on driving cost-efficiency, challenging purchase requests, and collaborating with Legal and IT teams to optimize the software portfolio.

Location: Must be based in Kraków, Poland and follow a hybrid working model. Availability required for calls between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET to overlap with US Eastern Time.

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of data security solutions, empowering organizations to secure their sensitive data and identities through visibility and control.

What you will do

• Lead price negotiations for software renewals and new purchases to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of review for software purchase requests, challenging scope and necessity.
• Benchmark vendor pricing against market rates and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Own the software spend tracker and provide regular financial reporting to leadership.
• Model total cost of ownership (TCO) for significant purchases and contribute to annual budgeting.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure commercial and legal terms are addressed in parallel.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, commercial finance, or vendor management.
• Proven track record of negotiating meaningful savings on software contracts.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including building business cases and spend dashboards.
• Ability to constructively challenge stakeholders and drive process-oriented results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Legal and IT counterparts.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) or IT asset management practices.
• Exposure to US-headquartered companies or cross-border procurement.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Regular company town halls and transparent communication.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.