Strategic Procurement Manager – Tech & Telco

About the role

Circles is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations across technology, telco business systems, SaaS, cloud, AI, hardware, software, and professional services. This individual contributor role focuses on hands‑on sourcing, negotiation, stakeholder management, and vendor performance, with the opportunity to shape the procurement operating model and potentially grow into a leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation for technology and telco‑related spend, including hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, AI services, and professional services.
• Support procurement for new SaaS implementation projects, handling vendor evaluation, commercial negotiation, and pricing review.
• Manage procurement operations across multiple markets simultaneously.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and monitor vendor performance.
• Identify and resolve procurement issues independently, escalating when necessary.

Required profile

• Proven experience negotiating with technology and telco solution vendors such as Oracle, Huawei, Zendesk, hyperscale cloud providers, SaaS vendors, system integrators, and professional services firms.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage issues, and know when to escalate.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement operations across multiple markets.

Required skills

• Negotiation
• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor management
• Procurement operations
• Familiarity with Oracle, Huawei, and Zendesk platforms