The Role
Coordinates end-to-end procurement activities across marketing and other categories, including purchase requests, tenders, supplier sourcing, benchmarking, negotiations, contracts, vendor master data, KYC checks, and purchase-order release. Analyzes procurement data, prepares performance reports, advises stakeholders on ERP and CLM processes, and supports cost reduction, compliance, and process optimization across international markets.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re looking for a structured and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support purchasing across inDrive. In this role, you’ll coordinate the procure-to-pay process from start to finish: reviewing purchase requests, running tenders, managing vendor data and tracking contracts. You’ll cover the Marketing stream of procurement across various jurisdictions and markets.
You’ll work closely with the Procurement Lead and stakeholders across departments to make purchasing faster, more transparent and more cost-effective. You have an analytical and structural mindset and care about clean processes and compliance. You’re comfortable handling multiple requests at once in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Technically coordinate the purchasing activities within the organization.
- Maintain expertise in assigned categories (e.g., Marketing, IT, Facility Management, Consulting).
- Assist in market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Coordinate and review Purchase Requests before approval and PO release.
- KYC additional check before realeasing PO.
- Manage and streamline sourcing, tender and benchmarking processes, ensuring adherence to procurement policies.
- Oversee contract timelines (including signing) and provide weekly progress reports to the Lead.
- Manage Vendor Master Data in ERP systems and implement updates as required.
- Maintain and enhance a database of suppliers categorized by expertise and location.
- Conduct supplier searches and evaluations based on stakeholder requests.
- Analyze procurement data, systematize insights, and extract statistics to inform procurement decisions.
- Provide periodic reports on procurement activities, including performance and efficiency metrics.
- Hold meetings with internal departments and stakeholders to facilitate procurement discussions and resolve issues.
- Provide consultation on the P2P process in ERP and CLM systems to internal stakeholders.
- Support negotiation processes alongside stakeholders during tenders.
- Identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements, providing input on procurement strategy.
- Participate in process optimization initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 2+ years of experience in procurement, ideally as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
- A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent hands-on experience with growing responsibility across procurement, finance or contract management.
- A professional qualification or a solid understanding of finance and contract management.
- Hands-on experience with the P2P process in ERP and CLM systems, and confidence advising internal stakeholders on how to use them.
- Experience running sourcing, tender and benchmarking processes, and supporting negotiations with suppliers.
- Experience managing vendor master data and running vendor checks (e.g., KYC) before onboarding or PO release.
- Strong analytical skills: you can work with procurement data, spot trends and turn numbers into clear reports and recommendations.
- A structured, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines at once.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to align different teams and resolve issues.
- Fluent English.
Why join us
- Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 47 countries.
- Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
- Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
- Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
- Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
- Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
About
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice through fair choices. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 400M installs across 47 countries.Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. We are committed to having a positive impact on people’s lives both through our core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of our impact programs. Ready to ignite your inner drive?
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in procurement or a similar role
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on experience with increasing procurement, finance, or contract-management responsibility
- Professional qualification or solid understanding of finance and contract management
- Hands-on experience with procure-to-pay processes in ERP and CLM systems
- Experience running sourcing, tender, and benchmarking processes and supporting supplier negotiations
- Experience managing vendor master data and conducting vendor checks such as KYC
- Strong analytical skills and ability to produce procurement reports and recommendations
- Structured, detail-oriented approach with ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
- Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Fluent English
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The Company
What We Do
inDrive is a global IT and transportation platform inDrive is one of the world’s fastest growing online ride-hailing services. Its services are available in over 749 cities in 46 countries throughout the world. The Company’s app has been downloaded over 150 million times. inDrive offers other services, including intercity transportation, freight and cargo services, as well as delivery services in different markets of operations. inDrive is based in Mountain View, California, and operates regional hubs in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the countries of the CIS, and employs over 2,000 people. In early 2021, inDrive achieved unicorn status after closing a $140m investment round with Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Bond Capital, which valued the company at $1.23 billion.
