Procurement manager Software category

Job Summary

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier contract management across our global software portfolio including SaaS and enterprise applications. This role is part of the Procurement Operations team in Bangalore and partners closely with global stakeholders to deliver commercial value strengthen supplier performance and ensure high standards of governance risk management and compliance.
This role also plays a key part in enabling responsible adoption of emerging technologies including AI/GenAI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across software categories (SaaS enterprise tools engineering applications) as well as system integration professional services for software implementation
Lead end-to-end sourcing: RFPs renewals supplier selection and negotiations
Drive cost optimization through demand consolidation pricing strategies and commercial structuring
Use market intelligence and spend insights to inform sourcing decisions
Collaborate with Technology Procurement leadership and Category Managers to align strategies and drive enterprise outcomes

Supplier Management & Governance
Manage key supplier relationships to drive performance innovation and value
Ensure robust supplier governance including risk security and compliance adherence
Partner with Legal Security and Compliance teams to manage supplier risk and due diligence
Drive accountability on contractual commitments and issue resolution

AI & Technology Governance
Evaluate and onboard AI/GenAI-enabled software suppliers with structured governance
Ensure alignment with enterprise standards for data privacy security and compliance
Embed governance and risk controls into sourcing and contracting processes
Position Procurement as a key control point for enterprise AI governance ensuring consistent evaluation and monitoring of AI/GenAI vendors

Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Engineering IT Finance Legal Security and Go-To-Market business teams
Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing strategy supplier selection and commercial models
Support planning and forecasting of software spend
Drive alignment across stakeholders on sourcing decisions risks and trade-offs
Work closely with Technology Procurement leadership and Category Managers on priorities and escalations

Team Leadership
Lead and develop a team of 4 sourcing professionals
Drive performance accountability and capability development
Foster a high-performance collaborative team environment

Qualification

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or related field (MBA preferred)
1214 years of procurement experience with a focus on software sourcing
Strong experience in SaaS and software licensing negotiations
Proven people leadership experience
Solid understanding of supplier risk compliance and contracting

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a global technology organization
Exposure to AI/GenAI and implications on sourcing and governance
Familiarity with procurement tools and analytics platforms
Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

Impact

Deliver cost savings and commercial value across software spend
Strengthen supplier performance and risk management
Improve procurement efficiency and stakeholder experience
Build a high-performing category-focused team
Establish Procurement as a key control point for enterprise AI governance across third-party software ecosystems ensuring structured onboarding and oversight aligned to risk and compliance standard.