Category Manager - Procurement

Flexera; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexera seeks a Category Manager – Procurement who will lead procurement for IT and professional services in Bengaluru, India. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years' experience in procurement and supplier negotiations, showcasing excellent analytical and project management skills.

This role requires managing negotiations, developing RFQs, and supporting procurement projects while ensuring compliance with best practices. Flexera is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement and contract negotiations.
• Ability to manage small to mid-level procurement negotiations.
• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement negotiations for all categories.
• Support procurement projects and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop and manage RFQs for purchases.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Category Manager – Procurement (IT and professional services)

Location: Bangalore, India

Required Education: Bachelors

Required Experience: > 10 years

Responsibilities and 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.

Qualifications, 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 detail.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Revenera 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. Regarding disability, we encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing [e-mail].