Circles · 4 hours ago
Associate / Senior Associate, IT Procurement & Contract Ops
Lake County, IN
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expCircles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform. They are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Procurement Manager specializing in Technology Spend Management, responsible for managing vendor relationships, negotiating IT contracts, and optimizing technology-related spend across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers
Develop and implement vendor performance and risk management frameworks
Monitor vendor compliance with contract terms, SLAs, and KPIs
Facilitate regular vendor reviews and business reviews
Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation
Draft, review, and manage contracts for software, hardware, cloud services, consulting, and telecom
Coordinate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure contract alignment with organizational policies
Maintain a centralized repository of vendor agreements and contract data
Analyze IT spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities
Support budgeting and forecasting for IT spend categories
Work with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, etc.) to align purchasing strategies with business goals
Track software license usage to prevent overages and ensure compliance
Ensure procurement practices adhere to regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements
Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for new and existing vendors
Support audit requests and data analysis related to vendor and contract management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field
6+ years of experience in procurement and/or contract management, preferably in IT or technology services, minimum 3 years in procurement
Strong understanding of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS licensing models, cloud services, and IT infrastructure
Proven negotiation and contracting skills
Deep knowledge of technology procurement processes and tools
Ability to interpret complex contract terms and conditions
Experience with vendor management tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar)
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or other spend analytics tools
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Solid grasp of (at least one) ERP system and governance process
Preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, ITIL, or equivalent)
Experience in global vendor management or working in a multinational environment
Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk standards
Company
Circles
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Warburg PincusPeak XV Partners
2020-02-11Series Unknown
2019-06-06Series Unknown
2019-02-14Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Abhishek Gupta
Co-Founder
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Andeel Najam
Co-founder
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