Global Procurement Lead

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

Job requirements

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Global Procurement Lead to lead procurement operations across India, the UK, the US, and Portugal. This role is based in India and requires deep expertise in technology procurement and contingent workforce management . You will be responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, managing procurement risk, and ensuring cost-effectiveness across multiple categories.

This role requires a strong leader with a global mindset, deep category expertise, and a track record of delivering procurement transformation in a matrixed, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the global procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regional nuances.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global business units to understand requirements and deliver strategic sourcing solutions.

Category Management – Technology & Contingent Workforce

• Own and drive category strategy for technology procurement including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, and IT services.
• Lead procurement and management of contingent labor , including staffing services, MSP relationships, and compliance with regional labor laws.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize procurement policies, procedures, and tools across geographies.
• Implement best practices in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement standards, local regulations, and ESG goals.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a cross-regional procurement team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure integrated procurement operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on procurement matters.

Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation

• Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks including supply chain disruptions, non-compliance, and vendor insolvency.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
• 15+ years in procurement with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in technology procurement and contingent workforce management .
• Experience managing procurement teams across geographies, preferably including India, US, UK, and Portugal.
• Strong knowledge of procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Fieldglass).
• Skills:
• Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of regional procurement and labor regulations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across cultures.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a technology-led organization (IT services, SaaS, or digital transformation environments).
• Global mindset with cultural sensitivity and a collaborative leadership style.
• Strong data orientation with experience in procurement analytics and reporting.

Travel: Occasional international travel (~10–20%) may be required for vendor or stakeholder meetings.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.