Manager, Procurement

Basware is looking for a Manager, Procurement to take ownership of our global spend in Software, SaaS, and IT Consulting and more. This role is key to ensuring we make smart buying decisions, get the best value from suppliers, and manage long-term vendor relationships effectively.

You will work closely with teams from IT, Finance, Security, Legal, and Vendor Management. Your work will span end to end sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance planning, vendor mgmt. and process improvement. You'll also help shape how we manage supplier interface in entirety and strengthen sourcing practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and commercial planning for software, SaaS, and IT consulting

• Review spend regularly to identify savings, consolidation, or renegotiation opportunities

• Work closely with Business Owners and Solution Managers to bring their input into supplier strategy, performance, and contract planning

• Bring market view on requirements gathering, solutioning and selection process engaging stakeholders to deliver sourcing events (RFX, benchmarks, structured negotiations) and partner collaboration.

• contract closure — ensuring transparency and total value thinking (TVO)

• Lead commercial and contractual discussions in collaboration with Legal and other functions

• Track and compare actual value delivered vs. what was agreed; update contracts or scope if needed

• Ensure compliance by documenting sourcing steps and aligning with internal policies

• Continuously improve the category – refine how we segment suppliers, negotiate, and engage with internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or commercial roles – preferably in software, SaaS, or IT services

• Strong commercial understanding and ability to link supplier terms to business outcomes

• Confident in supplier conversations and leading cross-functional sourcing discussions

• Comfortable working with Vendor Managers to align sourcing with performance insights

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment

• Bachelor's degree required; sourcing certifications or an advanced degree is a plus

We Drive Customer Value

We Take Ownership

We Are Bold

Basware is how finance leaders in global enterprises can finally automate their complex, labor-intensive invoice processes and stay compliant with regulatory change. Our Accounts Payable (AP) automation and invoicing platform helps companies achieve a new level of efficiency – in a matter of months – while reducing errors and risks. We bring a unique combination of true automation, complete coverage, and deeper expertise to make it all just happen for our customers. That's why the world's most efficient AP departments at 700+ global customers rely on Basware to handle over 170 million invoices per year.

Joining Basware means you'll join a team filled with innovators, passionate about their work and enthusiastic about the industry we've pioneered. You'll work alongside highly motivated, capable, and friendly individuals who collaborate to deliver world-class solutions and services. A critical part of our culture is the high amount of trust we put into our employees—we want everyone to make a difference, so we offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. We truly live our values where:

We Drive Customer Value , We Take Ownership and We Are Bold in everything we do, to make it all just happen for our customers.

2025

Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Accounts Payable Applications / Basware and Deloitte create Center of Excellence

2024

Launch of World's 1st AP-Powered GenAI

2023

Growth through acquisitions, Glantus and AP Matching

2022

Basware became a privately-held corporation in a go-private transaction led by software private equity firm Accel-KKR