Procurement Manager at Careem

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Technology Procurement, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Contract Lifecycle Management, Cost Optimization, Procurement Digitalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Spend Analysis, SaaS, Cloud Services, IT Infrastructure, Commercial Acumen, Risk Management, RFP/RFQ Leadership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster. About the role We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our global procurement team and lead sourcing initiatives across key technology categories including software, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, IT infrastructure, and emerging technology solutions. Based in Karachi, this role will partner closely with engineering, IT, finance and legal teams to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize vendor management and deliver cost efficiencies across technology spend. The role will also contribute to procurement digitalization and automation initiatives while ensuring compliance and agility across multiple markets. This position requires strong commercial acumen, experience negotiating complex technology agreements and the ability to operate in a fast-paced global environment. What you'll do Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across technology categories including software, SaaS, cloud services and IT infrastructure. Lead competitive sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, negotiations) to deliver cost savings and commercial value. Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking and market intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities and optimize supplier selection. Translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. Technology Procurement Build category strategies and drive cost optimisation and enhance procurement maturity across software licensing, SaaS platforms, cloud services and technology infrastructure. Vendor Management & Negotiation Source, evaluate and negotiate with global and regional technology vendors to ensure competitive pricing and strong service delivery. Lead complex commercial negotiations including enterprise agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud contracts and renewal strategies. Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks including KPIs, SLAs and quarterly business reviews. Contract Lifecycle & Risk Management Manage contract lifecycle including negotiation, renewals, amendments to ensure optimal pricing and licensing structures Ensure vendors comply with contractual obligations and service level agreements. Partner with legal, security and compliance teams to mitigate contractual, security and data privacy risks. Cost Optimization & Value Creation Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across technology categories. Improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through contract optimization, vendor consolidation and commercial negotiations. Procurement Systems & Process Improvement Leverage procurement platforms and automation tools to streamline sourcing processes. Support procurement digitalization initiatives including analytics, automation, and AI-enabled procurement tools. Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices to enhance procurement efficiency and impact. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, finance, legal and business teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives. What you'll need 6+ years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing or vendor management. Proven experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud and IT infrastructure contracts. Experience using procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle or similar sourcing tools. Experience managing technology vendor relationships and supplier performance frameworks. Familiarity with software licensing models, cybersecurity and compliance frameworks is a plus. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional and global environment. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills in English What we’ll provide you We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to: Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues. Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential. Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day. Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.) Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies across technology categories like software, SaaS, and cloud services, leading competitive sourcing processes and negotiations to deliver cost savings and commercial value. This role also involves managing technology vendor relationships, overseeing contract lifecycles, mitigating risks, and driving procurement digitalization initiatives.