Regional Procurement Manager at DigiOutsource

Why we need you

• We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
• As a Regional Procurement Manager, you’ll lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in an increasingly complex and fast-paced business environment.
• Your role will ensure procurement operations are agile, compliant, and aligned with global standards, while driving cost efficiencies and supplier performance.
• By managing a team of administrators and collaborating across departments, you’ll help us build a resilient supply chain, optimize processes, and deliver measurable value. This will enable our organization to stay competitive, responsive, and future-ready

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the organization's global and regional goals.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories to optimize value and performance.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and business units to ensure procurement supports overall business objectives.

Team Management & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of administrative procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for team members.
• Provide training, coaching, and career development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensure effective workload distribution and resource planning to meet procurement deadlines and priorities.

​​​​​​​Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and service excellence.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and evaluation processes in accordance with company standards.
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement.

​​​​​​​Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate procurement-related risks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely procurement records.

​​​​​​​Process Optimization & Reporting

• Analyze current procurement processes and identify areas for improvement and automation.
• Implement best practices and standardized procedures to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and KPIs to track performance and identify trends.
• Prepare and present regular reports to the Global Head of Procurement on strategic initiatives, savings, and compliance.

​​​​​​​Additional duties

• This job description is not exhaustive. You may be required to perform other reasonable duties aligned with business needs and objectives.

​​​​​​​Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

• 5+ years in procurement, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Exposure to indirect and direct procurement categories
• Advanced proficiency in procurement systems such as Gateke eper, Procurify, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Experience in process improvement and implementing procurement best practices
• Familiarity with procurement metrics and performance tracking
• Skilled in managing relationships across departments and geographies
• Expertise in negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier agreements

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage
• Experience in a multinational or group-level procurement environment
• Ability to balance cost, quality, and risk in procurement decisions
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive strategic decisions
• Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in procurement activities
• Adept at aligning procurement goals with broader business objectives