Procurement Manager

About Demandbase: 

Demandbase is the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands. We help marketing and sales teams overcome the disruptive data and technology fragmentation that inhibits insight and forces them to spam their prospects. We do this by injecting Account Intelligence into every step of the buyer journey, wherever our clients interact with customers, and by helping them orchestrate every action across systems and channels - through advertising, account-based experience, and sales motions. The result? You spot opportunities earlier, engage with them more intelligently, and close deals faster. 

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Seattle, and teams in the UK and India, and allow employees to work remotely. We have also been continuously recognized as one of the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We're committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. By ensuring that every Demandbase employee is able to bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of living out our mission to transform how B2B goes to market. We encourage people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Demandbase!

About the Role:

Demandbase is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in India. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of procurement experience, ideally with a procurement background in management consulting or technology industry. The successful candidate will be a leader capable of driving significant procurement transformation projects and technology transformation initiatives, aiming for cost reduction and enhanced procurement processes.

What You’ll be Doing

• Lead and execute strategic procurement initiatives to support organizational goals.
• Manage and drive the implementation of procurement technology and process improvements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all levels to ensure alignment and efficient procurement operations.
• Negotiate with external vendors to optimize costs and terms, while ensuring the procurement process aligns with company policies and compliance standards.
• Analyze procurement data to make informed recommendations on cost-saving and strategic sourcing initiatives.

What We are Looking For:

• Proven leadership capabilities with extensive experience in project management and technology transformation initiatives within procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of procure-to-pay systems (Zip, Coupa, Ariba, or similar).
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly to meet dynamic business needs.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen focus on driving cost reduction and strategic sourcing.

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in technology industry or management consulting.
• Experience in implementing and managing procurement technology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability in leading cost reduction and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion require ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.