At Infobip, we dream big. We value creativity, persistence, and innovation, passionately believing that it is through teamwork that we can all reach greater heights.

Since 2006, we have been innovating at the edge of technological possibilities and are now shaping global communications of the future. Through 75+ offices on six continents, Infobip’s platform is used by almost 80% of the population, making it the largest network of its kind and the only full-stack cloud communication platform globally.

Join us on our mission to create life-changing interactions between humans and online services with new and unseen solutions.

As a Global Category Manager at our Infobip, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of supplies, equipment, and services essential for our operations. Your responsibilities will encompass sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to meet our company's needs effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities:

Sourcing and Vendor Management:

Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors for IT equipment, software, and services.

Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.

Procurement Strategy Development:

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and budgetary constraints.

Continuously optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Contract Negotiation and Management:

Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers and vendors.

Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms.

Inventory Management:

Oversee inventory levels of IT equipment and supplies to meet operational demands.

Coordinate with internal teams to forecast demand and maintain adequate stock levels.

Cost Control and Budgeting:

Analyze procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Prepare and manage procurement budgets in collaboration with finance and operations teams.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

Mitigate procurement risks related to supply chain disruptions and vendor dependencies.

More about you:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; CIPS certification is a plus.

Proven experience as a Global Category Manager or in a similar role within the IT or telecommunications industry.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.

Excellent analytical and negotiation skills with a strategic mindset.

Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Fluent in English.

Why our employees choose us (and stay)?

Big and complex infrastructure – When we talk about a large system, we really mean it. Our platform generates traffic that measures in millions of messages every minute. 

Awesome clients – We serve and partner with the majority of the leading IT companies, mobile operators, OTTs, brands, banks, social networks, and many more.

Opportunity knocks. Often. – Being a part of a growing company in a growing industry – we challenge you not to grow! Whether it's horizontal, vertical, or angular, we want to support the path that you want to carve.

Learn as you grow – Starting from the Academy as an onboarding program to internal education, education resources, e-learning to external education, we invest heavily in employee learning and development.

Connect globally – Work with people from different countries and backgrounds. We put the "global" in globalization.

Compensation & Benefits – Travel allowance, expatriate compensation packages for your business trips, rewards and holiday bonuses, a team taking care of all the equipment you need, team buildings and other organized activities, organized sports, kitchen stocked with the usual suspects... Talk about a balanced lifestyle!

Infobip employees are people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and experiences that share the same passion and talent that helps us achieve our mission. That's why Infobip is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other part of one's identity.

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