Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement procurement strategies

• Enhance and expand the global procurement function

• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, encompassing drafting, negotiations, renewals, and terminations

• Secure advantageous commercial terms and ensure effective risk management

• Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, tender processes, supplier assessments, and commercial negotiations

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on supplier selection, commercial choices, and purchasing strategies

• Recognize and achieve cost-saving opportunities

• Optimize supplier spending and enhance value through proficient supplier management

• Streamline procurement processes, systems, and workflows

• Configure, optimize, and improve Jira and ERP systems

• Develop a high-performing procurement team

• Promote continuous improvement and encourage cross-functional collaboration

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, including 3+ years in a leadership position

• Background in international or multinational organizations, preferably within the IT/tech sector

• Strong expertise in IT procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline

• Proficient in ERP/procurement systems, such as Workday, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Jira, or ServiceNow

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and contract management abilities

• Knowledge of procurement compliance and risk management

• Exceptional team management and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

• Capacity to work across functions and lead change initiatives

🏝️ Benefits

• Global wellness technology company with Ukrainian origins

• Flexible remote work arrangement

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global team across hubs in Cyprus, Ukraine, Poland, Spain, and the UK

• Chance to build and scale a global procurement function

• Professional development opportunities through skills assessment and engagement with the hiring manager and leadership team