Manager - Procurement

29 Minutes ago • 6 Years + • Finance

About the job

Summary

InMobi seeks a Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to understand purchasing needs, managing the end-to-end procurement process, negotiating with vendors, monitoring KPIs, streamlining vendor consolidation, overseeing PR to PO processes and contract management, driving automation and process improvements, and contributing to procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings and operational excellence.
Must have:
  • 6+ years in techno-commercial procurement & vendor management
  • Expertise in contract management (preferably SaaS)
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills
  • BE and MBA
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Our Story

Building a new company in the recession of 2007 was no ordinary task. Yet with passion and foresight, we charted our course, helping to transform the way consumers engage with their phones.

Over the last 17 years, InMobi has built a global Advertising Platform that powers our customers’ growth by helping them engage their audiences and drive real connections.

InMobi has also built a second unicorn, Glance, which is advancing digital consumption and creating a new wave of disruption. Present on 400M devices across India, SEA, Japan and the US – Glance is one of the largest content platforms globally with~200M daily active users.

What is the team like?

Procurement role rolls up to Finance at InMobi which is a tightly knitted group working to set up processes, frameworks and systems to help the business ride the next wave of rapid growth. We are fun group, excited about the next growth phase and helping business teams in all possible ways, but yet keep the company and management abreast and make informed decisions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts at InMobi. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and can handle business-as-usual (BAU) procurement tasks with minimal guidance.

As a Procurement Manager, you will:

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchase requirements and manage the end-to-end procurement process.
  • Identify, negotiate with, and manage vendor relationships to secure the best pricing and quality.
  • Monitor and optimize cost and delivery KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
  • Streamline vendor consolidation to drive cost savings and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the PR to PO process, contract management, ensure timely renewals and cost reductions.
  • Drive automation, process improvements, update procurement SOPs, and prepare Capex/Opex budgets.
  • Drive impactful procurement strategies and contribute to a winning team.

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.

Skills & Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in techno-commercial procurement and vendor management, with a strong track record of driving efficiency and value.
  • Proven expertise in contract management, preferably within the SaaS industry.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and decision-making abilities.
  • Educational qualifications: BE and MBA.

The InMobi Culture

At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. Our core values of thinking big, being passionate, showing accountability, and taking ownership with freedom —guide us in every decision we make.

We believe in nurturing and investing in your development through continuous learning and career progression with our InMobi Live Your Potential program.

InMobi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and we make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Visit https://www.inmobi.com/company/careers to better understand our benefits, values and more!

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About The Company

InMobi builds transformative technologies to positively impact people, businesses, and societies around the world. We power advertisers’ and publishers’ growth with high impact experiences and innovative solutions that help them activate their audiences and drive real connections with today’s consumers.

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