Purpose of Position
We are looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager to manage our purchasing of goods, services and software, and to oversee vendors across our international organization.
This hands-on role focused on indirect procurement (NOT direct/raw materials procurement) is crucial in ensuring cost-effective and compliant purchasing, negotiating contracts, managing business vendors and working closely with global teams such as Internal IT, InfoSec, Office Management, Finance, Legal etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the structuring and centralization of the procurement function for indirect spend, implementing best practices and scalable processes.
- Manage end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including software, SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, and other business vendors.
- Serve as the main point of contact for all procurement matters across the company.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs to secure cost efficiency and compliance.
- Support vendor lifecycle management including onboarding, compliance checks, performance monitoring and renewals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align procurement with company needs.
- Develop simple procurement templates, guidelines, and reporting to increase transparency and efficiency.
- Monitor costs and demonstrate savings achieved through vendor negotiations and smarter sourcing.
Profile We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in indirect procurement (services, IT tools, professional/marketing services, etc.) preferably in a global setup or corporate environment.
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills.
- Familiarity with vendor management and compliance requirements.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Pragmatic, proactive, and independent.