Circles.co is seeking a Senior Associate in Procurement with a focus on Technology Spend Management. The role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing IT-related spending within the organization
Job Summary
The role focuses on managing the lifecycle of technology vendor relationships and optimizing IT-related spend across the organization.
Candidates will lead contract negotiations for software, hardware, cloud services, and telecom while ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
The position requires strong collaboration with legal, finance, and IT teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
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Circles.co is seeking a Senior Associate in Procurement with a focus on Technology Spend Management. The role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing IT-related spending within the organization.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
6+ years procurement experience
IT spend management expertise
SaaS contract negotiation skills
Vendor performance management
P2P process knowledge
Nice-to-have
Global vendor management experience
Data privacy and cybersecurity knowledge
Strong analytical problem solving
Multinational environment background
Excellent stakeholder engagement
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
Minimum 3 years in procurement specifically
Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP Ariba or Coupa
Experience with SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS licensing models