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Assistant Manager, Procurement

India - PuneFull-time2026-07-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a team of buyers and execute strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiations for a global cybersecurity SaaS company.

Role type

Assistant Manager, Procurement (Team Lead)

Builds

Procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and cost optimization models for Data Centre, Consulting, Marketing & Software categories.

Domain

Cybersecurity / SaaS / Technology

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, team leadership, spend analysis, vendor risk management, stakeholder management, market benchmarking, compliance management, digital transformation leadership

Preferred skills

MBA, CPSM/CSCP/CPM certification, M&A due diligence experience, ESG/sustainability knowledge, international procurement experience

Technologies

SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, ERP systems, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, AI tools

Responsibilities

Manage high-value sourcing projects and negotiate with key suppliers; Lead and mentor a team of 3-5 Buyers; Develop category strategies and conduct market analysis; Oversee contract negotiations and vendor risk assessments; Create executive presentations and lead quarterly business reviews; Partner with department heads on cross-functional transformation initiatives

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership