Job Description
Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.
We’re transforming the software industry. We’re Flexera. With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team. Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans? Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com
Category Manager - Procurement (IT and professional services)
Location: Bangalore India
Required Education: Bachelors
Required Experience:> 10 years
Department Description: Procurement
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations
Exposure and experience of at least 10 years with global procurement/suppliers (IT category/ professional services preferred) on negotiations and contract execution.
Manage small to mid-level procurement negotiations for all categories
Manage and operate procurement platform for P2P cycle
Supplier life cycle management (selection, onboarding, performance monitoring)
Supplier documentation and due diligence
Support the annual cost reduction target
Develop and manage RFQs for purchases
Secure best in class prices or highest value for limited budgets
Work internally to successfully integrate Procurement role into the company
Support procurement projects and manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Specific Knowledge/Skills
10+ years of experience in procurement and contract negotiations
Contract and commercial negotiation skills are highly desired
Experience in working with P2P centralized platform operation and management
Supplier life cycle management (selection, onboarding, performance monitoring)
Supplier documentation and due diligence
Self starter with a sense of urgency that excels in a winning team with an eye for details.
Able to work independently and take responsibility
Exceptional analytical and presentation skills
Strong project management and negotiation skills.
Ability to perform well in a matrixed organization and interact with supplier executives.
Work well with partners, including Business Units and Suppliers.
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Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.
Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.
We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing careers@flexera.com.