[Hiring] Procurement Manager @Welltech

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead and scale our global procurement function. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, strong business acumen, and experience working in a fast-paced international environment. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency across all purchasing activities.
• Building a high-performing procurement team.
• Overseeing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiations, renewals, and terminations, ensuring favorable commercial terms and effective risk management.
• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, tender processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and guidance on supplier selection, commercial decisions, and purchasing strategies.
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities, optimizing supplier spend, and driving value through effective supplier management.
• Driving continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and workflows, taking a hands-on role in the configuration, optimization, and enhancement of Jira and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in procurement, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in international or multinational companies, preferably in the IT/tech industry.
• Strong background in IT procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems (Workday, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Understanding of procurement compliance and risk management.
• Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are an asset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead change initiatives.

Candidate Journey

• Recruiter call
• Meet the hiring manager
• Skills assessment
• Meet the Leadership team