Head of Procurement

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned Head - Procurement to lead our end-to-end sourcing and procurement strategy. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, managing vendor ecosystems, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance across procurement processes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement scalable procurement strategies aligned with business goals across tech, marketing, operations, and corporate functions. Vendor Management & Negotiations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Lead negotiations to optimize cost and service delivery. Cost Optimization & Spend Analysis: Analyze procurement spends, identify savings opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Process Governance & Automation: Implement procurement tools, systems and workflows to increase efficiency, transparency and accountability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Compliance and Business teams to ensure timely procurement aligned with operational needs. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and regulatory frameworks. Proactively identify and mitigate risks. Manage and lead ongoing audits of key accounts Desired Candidate Profile: 10–15 years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in fintech or high-growth startups. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings and efficiency improvements. Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems. Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills. Strong understanding of procurement compliance, vendor SLAs, and contract management. MBA or equivalent degree preferred. Show more Show less