Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Location This is a remote opportunity - but the base location of the role holder has to be Mumbai . About the role: BrowserStack is looking for a Sr. Buyer-Procurement to support the Procurement function at BrowserStack. This is a high impact role that has the potential to create a significant impact on the bottom line, especially through effective procurement for our data centers and SaaS softwares. The role will include strategic elements like driving the sourcing and procurement strategy for various spend categories, spend analysis, vendor identification and development, as well as tactical elements like contract management, contracts negotiation and finalization in collaborations with multiple internal teams. There is enough and more opportunity to innovate and you should apply only if you believe in pushing the boundaries and coming up with new ways to deliver results. Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end procurement of SaaS tools and subscriptions from requirement gathering to final contract signatures while collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders from Legal, Compliance and Finance teams with focus on delivering cost savings and timely closure of the requirements Work with internal stakeholders (Datacenter Operations, Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, Admin teams etc.) to provide the Procurement support in IT software and professional services categories and fulfill their requirements within stipulated timeline and budget Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects initiatives Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Manage vendors to ensure service reliability and quality. Develop and utilize metrics to measure operational readiness and procurement performance. Contract repository maintenance & renewal calendar updation, resolve vendor grievances and payment issues etc. Ensure strong governance - risk management, support audits, management reporting, and independent Stakeholder management. Requirements: Relevant experience of 4 - 7 years in procurement and sourcing in IT categories like: Softwares and SAAS subscriptions. Strong understanding of procurement principles, In-depth knowledge of sourcing, cost and pricing methodology. A proven ability to manage multiple requirements, work independently and often in high paced environments, and deliver under tight deadlines Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field Experience in supplier/ vendor relationship management and delivering efficiencies and savings through various initiatives It’s an IC role where a successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically. Good written and oral communication skills, and ability to manage multi-stakeholder relations Understanding of the technology landscape, preferably B2B SaaS, is a plus Show more Show less