Assistant Manager - Procurement

First Advantage Global Operating Center (GOC); Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SOAR program

Generous PTO

Volunteer time off

Medical benefits

Global EAP

Job summary

First Advantage is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager to join a global procurement team in Bengaluru. This role offers hands-on negotiations, contract language crafting with legal, and a focus on cost savings across technology and non-technology categories.

You’ll excel in fast-paced environments, manage procure-to-pay processes, and advise stakeholders on total cost of ownership while maintaining high standards of integrity and executive communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Ability to draft and redline contract language with legal teams.
• Strong executive communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for renewals and new purchases with suppliers.
• Establish and negotiate commercial positions and payment terms.
• Manage Procure-to-Pay processes and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Vendor management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What You'll Do

The Procurement Assistant Manager will be an integral part of a mission driven global procurement team that negotiates various types of commercial Agreements with suppliers that are critical to the global operations of First Advantage. This is a high-visibility, hands-on, individual contributor role for a mid-career procurement professional who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment that is looking to grow. The ideal candidate will have experience driving cost savings through negotiations with suppliers, possess an understanding of common contractual clauses found in contracts, and have experience redlining/crafting contract language in partnership with the legal team. Ability to operate independently and with urgency, curiosity and integrity are a must. Executive level communication skills (written and verbal) are required.

Responsibilities

• Contract and Negotiations: Lead negotiations for moderately complex renewals and new purchases with suppliers of Technology, Non-Technology (e.g. staffing, fulfillment, etc.) products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments Establish and negotiate aim-high and bottom-line commercial positions, price protection, expansion tables, true-up, payment terms, etc. where applicable to ensure the best possible total cost of ownership while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility
• Manage the Procure to Pay process ensuring timely creation of purchase orders, invoicing, and payment while adhering to established procurement policies Category Management and Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal stakeholders to help develop and execute strategies that support the financial and growth objectives of the company Take ownership and serve as the procurement subject matter expert for assigned body of work Provide exceptional customer service through quality and timely completion of all assigned work

What You Will Need to be Successful

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, information technology or finance. A master’s degree strongly preferred

What You May Need to be Successful

• Experience leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers of Technology and Non-Technology products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments
• Thrive in situations that may be ambiguous; An out-of-the box, creative thinker
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned workload based on changing business requirements
• Demonstrate expertise in procurement, including identifying total cost of ownership, and savings opportunities while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility
• Ability to develop relationships quickly, and tactfully influence cross-functionally
• Executive communication skills (written and verbal)

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage

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• Professional development opportunities, such as our award-winning SOAR program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy to encourage involvement in philanthropic activities
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all team members
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across six Employee Impact Groups and participate in Employee Experience events throughout the year
• Must meet hourly work requirement to be eligible

First Advantage does not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. We will never ask you to make a payment, purchase equipment, transfer money, or provide financial account information to obtain employment. If anyone claiming to represent First Advantage requests payment or other financial information, please treat the communication as suspicious and contact us through this website for verification.