<p>Location: Hyderabad</p><br/><p>Employment Type: Full time</p><br/><p>Team: IT</p><br/><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Matillion is The Data Productivity Cloud.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are on a mission to power the data productivity of our customers and the world, by helping teams get data business ready, faster. Our technology allows customers to load, transform, sync and orchestrate their data.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are looking for passionate, high-integrity individuals to help us scale up our growing business. Together, we can make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">With offices in the UK, US and Spain, we are now thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Hyderabad, India. This marks an exciting milestone in our global expansion, and we are now looking for talented professionals to join us as part of our founding team.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Role Purpose</b></div><div><br></div><div>Working closely with IT &amp; Security and Finance, you will lead the end-to-end procurement process for Matillion globally, with a primary focus on IT and software solutions. You will bring a commercially driven mindset, a solid IT procurement background, and proven experience as a procurement officer. A skilled and confident negotiator, you will have the ability to secure favorable terms with vendors at all levels, while driving cost optimization and supporting technological advancements. This role demands demonstrated expertise in working across diverse IT and business functions to develop and implement effective procurement policies and processes, enhance IT governance, and ensure optimal outcomes for the organization. Exceptional relationship management skills are essential, enabling you to engage, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and IT suppliers to align procurement strategies with business and technology objectives.</div><h3>What you will be doing</h3><br/><ul><li>Manage a comprehensive range of IT procurement projects with a sole focus on software, SaaS, and IT infrastructure.</li><li>Coordinate, prepare, and oversee RFPs/competitive bids exclusively for IT solutions to optimize cost, functionality, and service quality.</li><li>Lead direct negotiations with IT vendors, including pricing and contractual terms and conditions, to secure optimal agreements.</li><li>Conduct thorough vendor due diligence and onboarding processes in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and IT/Security, implementing a robust vendor approval policy.</li><li>Develop and enforce best-practice procurement and vendor management policies specifically tailored to IT software, SaaS, and infrastructure, aligning with organizational goals.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs and addressing performance issues proactively.</li><li>Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and ensure the timely fulfillment of contractual commitments.</li><li>Manage large, complex IT vendor agreements across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with global standards and requirements.</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities through IT vendor rationalization, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Establish and maintain a centralized IT contracts register to track renewals and ensure uninterrupted services.</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT vendor relationships and procurement processes while leveraging opportunities to enhance outcomes.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in IT vendor management and procurement strategies through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver exceptional service to internal teams by providing effective IT procurement solutions that meet their specific software, SaaS, and infrastructure requirements.</li></ul><br/><h3> What we are looking for </h3><br/><ul><li>Technical / Role Specific&nbsp;5+ years strategic procurement experience with a focus on IT and IS</li><li>A strong understanding of software models (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)</li><li>Ability to create procurement strategies and independently collect data</li><li>Proven track record of delivering P&amp;L saving projects</li><li>Top level commercial negotiation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally</li><li>Prior in-depth experience negotiating with technology vendors</li><li>Self-starter who can work independently and across teams/functions while effectively juggling multiple priorities</li><li>Understanding of best-in-class procurement, risk, Information Security and accounts payable processes</li><div><br></div><div>Personal Capabilities Required, e.g. skills, attitude, strengths</div><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to function effectively in a team environment</li><li>Ability to build and manage relationships remotely and across multiple departments and time zones</li><li>Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting to Executive Team and Company wide</li><li>Results driven, with focus on adherence to policies as well as continuous improvement</li><li>Thrives on working in fast paced, dynamic environment</li></ul><br/><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Matillion has fostered a culture that is collaborative, fast-paced, ambitious, and transparent, and an environment where people genuinely care about their colleagues and communities.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our 6 </span><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.matillion.com/about/"><span style="font-size: 16px">core values</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px"> guide how we work together and with our customers and partners. We operate a truly flexible and hybrid working culture that promotes work-life balance, and are proud to be able to offer the following benefits:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- Company Equity </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- 27 days paid time off</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">- 12 days of Company Holiday</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- 5 days paid volunteering leave</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">- Group Mediclaim (GMC)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- Enhanced parental leave policies</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- MacBook Pro</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">- Access to various tools to aid your career development</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size: 16px">More about Matillion</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Thousands of enterprises including Cisco, DocuSign, Slack, and TUI trust Matillion technology to load, transform, sync, and orchestrate their data for a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics, to data science, machine learning, and AI.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">With over $300M raised from top Silicon Valley investors, we are on a mission to power the data productivity of our customers and the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are passionate about doing things in a smart, considerate way. We’re honoured to be named a great place to work for several years running by multiple industry research firms.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are dual headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners, so even if you don’t feel you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you are interested in Matillion but don't see a suitable role, please email talent@matillion.com.</span></div><div><br></div><div><i><span style="font-size: 16px">Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></i></div>

Location: Hyderabad

  

Employment Type: Full time

  

Team: IT

  

Matillion is The Data Productivity Cloud.

  

We are on a mission to power the data productivity of our customers and the
world, by helping teams get data business ready, faster. Our technology allows
customers to load, transform, sync and orchestrate their data.

  

We are looking for passionate, high-integrity individuals to help us scale up
our growing business. Together, we can make a dent in the universe bigger than
ourselves.

  

With offices in the UK, US and Spain, we are now thrilled to announce the
opening of our new office in Hyderabad, India. This marks an exciting
milestone in our global expansion, and we are now looking for talented
professionals to join us as part of our founding team.

  

 **Role Purpose**

  

Working closely with IT & Security and Finance, you will lead the end-to-end
procurement process for Matillion globally, with a primary focus on IT and
software solutions. You will bring a commercially driven mindset, a solid IT
procurement background, and proven experience as a procurement officer. A
skilled and confident negotiator, you will have the ability to secure
favorable terms with vendors at all levels, while driving cost optimization
and supporting technological advancements. This role demands demonstrated
expertise in working across diverse IT and business functions to develop and
implement effective procurement policies and processes, enhance IT governance,
and ensure optimal outcomes for the organization. Exceptional relationship
management skills are essential, enabling you to engage, negotiate, and
collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and IT suppliers to align
procurement strategies with business and technology objectives.

### What you will be doing

  

  * Manage a comprehensive range of IT procurement projects with a sole focus on software, SaaS, and IT infrastructure.
  * Coordinate, prepare, and oversee RFPs/competitive bids exclusively for IT solutions to optimize cost, functionality, and service quality.
  * Lead direct negotiations with IT vendors, including pricing and contractual terms and conditions, to secure optimal agreements.
  * Conduct thorough vendor due diligence and onboarding processes in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and IT/Security, implementing a robust vendor approval policy.
  * Develop and enforce best-practice procurement and vendor management policies specifically tailored to IT software, SaaS, and infrastructure, aligning with organizational goals.
  * Monitor vendor performance, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs and addressing performance issues proactively.
  * Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and ensure the timely fulfillment of contractual commitments.
  * Manage large, complex IT vendor agreements across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with global standards and requirements.
  * Identify cost-saving opportunities through IT vendor rationalization, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
  * Establish and maintain a centralized IT contracts register to track renewals and ensure uninterrupted services.
  * Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT vendor relationships and procurement processes while leveraging opportunities to enhance outcomes.
  * Drive continuous improvement in IT vendor management and procurement strategies through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  * Deliver exceptional service to internal teams by providing effective IT procurement solutions that meet their specific software, SaaS, and infrastructure requirements.

  

###  What we are looking for

  

  * Technical / Role Specific 5+ years strategic procurement experience with a focus on IT and IS
  * A strong understanding of software models (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
  * Ability to create procurement strategies and independently collect data
  * Proven track record of delivering P&L saving projects
  * Top level commercial negotiation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally
  * Prior in-depth experience negotiating with technology vendors
  * Self-starter who can work independently and across teams/functions while effectively juggling multiple priorities
  * Understanding of best-in-class procurement, risk, Information Security and accounts payable processes

  

Personal Capabilities Required, e.g. skills, attitude, strengths

  * Excellent oral and written communication skills
  * Strong organizational and analytical skills
  * Ability to function effectively in a team environment
  * Ability to build and manage relationships remotely and across multiple departments and time zones
  * Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting to Executive Team and Company wide
  * Results driven, with focus on adherence to policies as well as continuous improvement
  * Thrives on working in fast paced, dynamic environment

  

Matillion has fostered a culture that is collaborative, fast-paced, ambitious,
and transparent, and an environment where people genuinely care about their
colleagues and communities.

  

Our 6 [core values](https://www.matillion.com/about/) guide how we work
together and with our customers and partners. We operate a truly flexible and
hybrid working culture that promotes work-life balance, and are proud to be
able to offer the following benefits:

  

\- Company Equity

\- 27 days paid time off

\- 12 days of Company Holiday

\- 5 days paid volunteering leave

\- Group Mediclaim (GMC)

\- Enhanced parental leave policies

\- MacBook Pro

\- Access to various tools to aid your career development

  

 **More about Matillion**

Thousands of enterprises including Cisco, DocuSign, Slack, and TUI trust
Matillion technology to load, transform, sync, and orchestrate their data for
a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics, to data
science, machine learning, and AI.

  

With over $300M raised from top Silicon Valley investors, we are on a mission
to power the data productivity of our customers and the world.

  

We are passionate about doing things in a smart, considerate way. We’re
honoured to be named a great place to work for several years running by
multiple industry research firms.

  

We are dual headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado.

  

We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners, so even if you don’t feel
you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition
team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you are interested in Matillion but
don't see a suitable role, please email talent@matillion.com.

  

 _Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team.
Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does
not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by law._

