Senior Manager Procurement

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Hello, you are reading about a dynamic self‑driven Procurement Manager role at InMobi Group. In this fast‑paced, start‑up environment, you can handle business‑as‑usual (BAU) procurement tasks with minimal guidance. Food for your body, soul, and mind with daily meals, gym, yoga classes, cocktail at drink cart Thursdays, funksy Fridays, bringing kids and pets to work, and full operational support will be part of your benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and self‑driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts at InMobi Group.

• Define and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and financial goals.
• Partner with business teams to understand purchase requirements and manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle (PR‑to‑PO, contracting, renewals).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing procurement team, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Third‑Party Risk teams to ensure governance, compliance, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and service levels.
• Drive vendor consolidation, cost savings, and efficiency initiatives across categories.
• Own procurement processes, policies, and controls; drive automation and process improvements.
• Monitor and optimize cost, delivery, and performance KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
• Prepare and manage Capex and Opex budgets in partnership with Finance.
• Synthesize data and insights into clear, executive‑ready updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

• 8+ years of post‑qualification, relevant procurement experience, including at least 3+ years in people management roles.
• Strong experience in techno‑commercial procurement, contract management, and vendor management, with a proven track record of driving efficiency, value creation, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing categories such as MarTech, SaaS, corporate insurance, global recruitment agencies, and other professional services.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and e‑sourcing tools such as SAP Ariba, MS​D365, Oracle, NetSuite, or ServiceNow.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making, financial analysis, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• MBA or Post Graduate Diploma (PGDBM) with specialization in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or CPP will be an added advantage.

If you’re excited about taking ownership, working with cross‑functional teams, and making a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Make your next career move with us and be part of a globally recognized start‑up success story.

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