Manager, Procurement

Chandigarh
Hybrid

Chandigarh
Hybrid

Job Description

Basware is looking for a Manager, Procurement to take ownership of our global spend in Software, SaaS, and IT Consulting and more. This role is key to ensuring we make smart buying decisions, get the best value from suppliers, and manage long-term vendor relationships effectively.

You will work closely with teams from IT, Finance, Security, Legal, and Vendor Management. Your work will span end to end sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance planning, vendor mgmt. and process improvement. You'll also help shape how we manage supplier interface in entirety and strengthen sourcing practices across the organization.

Work with great people

Hanna Ikonen

VP, Customer Success

"I feel that I can make a difference, drive improvements & take controlled risks, and all this is supported by the company."

Kevin Kamau

Senior Product Manager

"Basware is a global company that values people as a crucial driver for success."

Mika Peurala

Principal Solution Architect

"Absolutely the best colleagues and line managers in the world!"

Jaakko Jutila

VP, Customer Support

"At Basware you have the freedom to identify and start different development activities across the organization without getting approvals from above."

Namrata Checker

Team Lead, Digital Transformation and Excellence

"What I love most about my job is the people that I work with, the freedom of putting forward my ideas, thoughts and feedback but also the freedom of creating the way of working that works best for me."

Siddhartha Bhatia

Senior Cloud Developer

"I am honored to have worked with the leaders of tomorrow. The organization is absolutely people centric with its prime focus always on employee engagement, loyalty and satisfaction."

Skills & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

·Lead sourcing strategy and commercial planning for software, SaaS, and IT consulting

·Review spend regularly to identify savings, consolidation, or renegotiation opportunities

·Work closely with Business Owners and Solution Managers to bring their input into supplier strategy, performance, and contract planning

·Bring market view on requirements gathering, solutioning and selection process engaging stakeholders to deliver sourcing events (RFX, benchmarks, structured negotiations) and partner collaboration.

·contract closure — ensuring transparency and total value thinking (TVO)

·Lead commercial and contractual discussions in collaboration with Legal and other functions

·Track and compare actual value delivered vs. what was agreed; update contracts or scope if needed

·Ensure compliance by documenting sourcing steps and aligning with internal policies

·Continuously improve the category – refine how we segment suppliers, negotiate, and engage with internal stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

·8+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or commercial roles – preferably in software, SaaS, or IT services

·Strong commercial understanding and ability to link supplier terms to business outcomes

·Confident in supplier conversations and leading cross-functional sourcing discussions

·Comfortable working with Vendor Managers to align sourcing with performance insights

·Strong analytical and communication skills

·Experience working in a global, matrixed environment

·Bachelor’s in a technical discipline such as IT, Computer Science, or Electronics; MCA or equivalent preferred.

Great Place to Work

We Drive Customer Value
We Take Ownership
We Are Bold

About the company

Basware is how the world’s best finance teams gain complete control of every invoice, every time. Our Intelligent Invoice Lifecycle Management Platform ensures end-to-end efficiency, compliance and control for all invoice transactions. Powered by the world’s most sophisticated invoice-centric AI – trained on over 2 billion invoices – Basware's Intelligent Automation drives real ROI by transforming finance operations. We serve 6,500+ customers globally and are trusted by industry leaders including DHL, Heineken and Sony. Fueled by 40 years of specialized expertise with $10+ trillion in total spend handled, we are pioneering the next era of finance.

Joining Basware means you’ll join a team filled with innovators, passionate about their work and enthusiastic about the industry we’ve pioneered. You’ll work alongside highly motivated, capable, and friendly individuals who collaborate to deliver world-class solutions and services. A critical part of our culture is the high amount of trust we put into our employees—we want everyone to make a difference, so we offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. We truly live our values where:

We Drive Customer Value, We Take Ownership and We Are Bold in everything we do, to make it all just happen for our customers.

2025Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Accounts Payable Applications. Basware and Deloitte create Center of Excellence

2024Launch of World’s 1st AP-Powered GenAI

2023Growth through acquisitions, Glantus and AP Matching

2022Basware became a privately-held corporation in a go-private transaction led by software private equity firm Accel-KKR

2020Recognized market leader, including Gartner Magic Quadrant. Global operations, 20+ offices worldwide

2012Launch of cloud-based B2B platform for transaction collaboration on Basware's Network

2005Launch of fully integrated Purchase-to-Pay solution suite

2000Basware listed on Helsinki Nasdaq, launch of purchase management software & e-invoicing service

1992Launch of first financial management software

1985Basware founded in Finland

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