About The Role

- Tide is growing rapidly, and the finance team is expanding to support the business's financial performance. The Head of Procurement will play a key role in driving operational efficiency by developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement.
- As the Head of Procurement, you will build and lead a supplier management function that spans the entire lifecycle— from due diligence and supplier selection to price negotiation, contract management, performance monitoring, and renegotiations. You'll also be responsible for selecting and implementing procurement software, optimising systems, and tracking supplier performance..

As The Head Of Procurement You'll Be

- Building and leading procurement operations: Overseeing supplier lifecycle management, from selection to ongoing contract management and renegotiation.
- Supplier relationship management: Negotiating contracts, building strong partnerships, and ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
- Process improvement: Implementing robust systems and policies, including purchase order systems and supplier relationship software.
- Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
- Team leadership: Leading and developing a high-performance procurement team.
- Tracking performance: Analysing procurement metrics and providing regular reports on savings and performance.

What We Are Looking For





- Proven success in developing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and value.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Deep knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.
- 10+ years of relevant procurement experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities.
- What You Will Get In Return
- Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans:
- Self & Family Health Insurance
- Term & Life Insurance
- OPD Perks
- Mental wellbeing through Plumm
- Learning & Development Budget
- WFH Setup allowance
- 15 days of Privilege leaves
- 12 days of Casual leaves
- 12 days of Sick leaves
- 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D; activities
- Stock Options

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

- At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.
- While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

📌 Head of Procurement - Technology, SaaS & Services (Secunderabad)
🏢 Tide
📍 Secunderabad