Head of Procurement Finance · EMEA, Dublin ·

Holafly; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote & Flexible

Professional Development Stipend

Global Scale-Up Impact

Competitive Package

Job summary

Holafly is seeking a visionary Head of Procurement to build and lead our global procurement function from scratch. You will drive profitability through strategic vendor alignment, secure telecom partnerships, and transform procurement into a scalable growth engine across 200+ destinations.

The role requires proven leadership, experience in international negotiations, and the ability to implement governance frameworks that protect quality and cost savings in a fast-growing tech scale-up.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership in a fast-growing tech scale-up or similar environment.
• Experience building procurement frameworks and vendor management from zero.
• Expertise in international contract negotiations for complex service agreements.
• Strong leadership to design scalable procurement processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Build Holafly's global procurement strategy from the ground up to support rapid international expansion.
• Negotiate high-stakes telecom contracts to secure top-tier pricing, quality, and SLA terms across markets.
• Establish company-wide procurement policies and vendor risk frameworks for governance.
• Optimize global supplier spend to unlock cost savings without compromising service quality.
• Scale vendor performance metrics to ensure long-term supplier reliability across 200+ destinations.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to align procurement goals with product strategy.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

International contract negotiations

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Company Overview

Holafly is a high-growth scale-up revolutionising how businesses and travellers connect to the internet abroad. Since 2018, we’ve empowered travellers in over 200 destinations worldwide with secure and reliable eSIM solutions. With a team of 800+ professionals across multiple countries, we are scaling globally to support travellers with seamless, unlimited data connectivity.

We’re not just connecting people—we’re enabling freedom and peace of mind, ensuring our users stay connected from the second they land, wherever their journey takes them.

The Role

As our first Head of Procurement, you will build our global procurement function from scratch, directly driving profitability through strategic vendor alignment. Your leadership will secure critical telecom partnerships and transform procurement into a sustainable growth engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Holafly's global procurement strategy from the ground up to support rapid international expansion.
• Negotiate high-stakes telecom contracts to secure top-tier pricing, quality, and SLA terms across markets.
• Establish company-wide procurement policies and vendor risk frameworks for governance.
• Optimize global supplier spend, unlocking cost savings without compromising service quality.
• Scale vendor performance metrics to ensure long-term supplier reliability across 200+ destinations.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to align procurement goals with overarching product strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership, +5 years exp. ideally within a fast-growing scale-up or tech environment.
• Direct experience building procurement frameworks and vendor management workflows from zero.
• Expertise in international contract negotiations and financial analysis for complex service agreements.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for designing scalable processes.

Nice to Have

• Background in Telecom, Connectivity, or SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of international vendor compliance and cross-border operations.

Benefits & Perks

• Fully Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with trust-based flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.
• Professional Development Stipend: Dedicated budgets for continuous education, courses, and certifications.
• Global Scale-Up Impact: Direct influence on the future of connectivity within an international culture.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, continuous learning, and real opportunities for career growth.