Group Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee all procurement operations for products and services within the Tomia Business Unit.

• Establish and nurture relationships with suppliers and strategic vendors.

• Spearhead commercial negotiations for new agreements, renewals, and modifications.

• Administer the entire procurement lifecycle from requirements gathering to supplier management.

• Enhance and sustain supplier governance as well as records in the Vendor Management System.

• Create supplier performance metrics and carry out regular evaluations of suppliers.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supplier risks while managing contingency plans.

• Oversee contract expiration dates and facilitate renewals.

• Recognize opportunities for supplier consolidation, process enhancement, and cost optimization.

• Generate procurement reports and analytics.

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Information Security, and business stakeholders.

• Take ownership of the compliance framework for the Tomia Business Unit.

• Implement, maintain, and enhance the ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 management systems across Tomia, MACH, and Telarix.

• Coordinate surveillance and recertification audits, managing relationships with auditors.

• Organize SOC 1 controls and audit obligations.

• Monitor compliance actions, audit findings, and remediation strategies.

• Develop and assess corporate policies, standards, and procedures.

• Create and execute the annual compliance work plan.

• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and risk updates for senior leadership.

• Foster compliance awareness, communication, and training initiatives.

• Assist customer due diligence efforts through compliance, information security, and governance questionnaires.

• Coordinate carbon footprint reporting and sustainability data to meet ESG objectives.

• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Cultivate relationships across Procurement, Finance, Legal, Information Security, IT, Operations, Sales, and Product.

• Advise business leaders on procurement strategies, supplier governance, and compliance responsibilities.

• Influence stakeholders to incorporate governance requirements into business workflows.

• Serve as the primary contact for procurement and compliance within the Business Unit.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in managing procurement and supplier governance within a global organization.

• Strong skills in commercial negotiation and contract management.

• Experience with implementing and maintaining ISO 27001 and related information security standards.

• Familiarity with supporting external audits and certification initiatives.

• Knowledge of supplier risk management and third-party governance.

• Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices and purchasing controls.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

• Strong analytical skills and reporting proficiency.

• Outstanding organizational abilities with a knack for managing multiple priorities.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

• Experience with ISO 27017 and ISO 27018.

• Background in supporting SOC 1 or SOC 2 audit programs.

• Knowledge of ESG and carbon reporting requirements.

• Experience in the software, telecommunications, or technology sectors.

• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) or equivalent.

• Qualification in Information Security or Compliance (ISO Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor or similar).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.