Senior Manager - Procurement

InMobi (Corporate)

InMobi Group is a global technology company shaping the future of agentic commerce and advertising. Through its ecosystem of businesses — including InMobi Advertising and flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi leverages data, machine learning, and generative AI to help brands reach audiences more precisely and consumers discover products more intuitively. Glance, which is pioneering new models of agentic commerce, is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd.

InMobi Advertising

InMobi Advertising, part of global technology company InMobi, is an agentic advertising platform helping brands and merchants achieve their business outcomes. Through its proprietary intelligence, AI-led solutions, and vast consumer reach — including flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi Advertising delivers the omnichannel performance defining what's next in advertising and commerce. Glance is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd. To learn more, visit advertising.inmobi.com.

Glance

Glance is an intelligent shopping agent, redefining the commerce experience. Powered by proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, Glance delivers a hyper-personalized consumer experience across mobile and TV — shaping the new era of shopping. Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology leader InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. To learn more, visit glance.com.

Who are we and What do we do?

InMobi Group’s mission is to power intelligent, mobile-first experiences for enterprises and consumers. Its businesses across advertising, marketing, data and content platforms are shaping consumer experience in a world of connected devices. InMobi Group has been recognized on both the 2018 and 2019 CNBC Disruptor 50 list and as one of Fast Company’s 2018 World’s Most Innovative Companies.

What’s the InMobi family like?

Consistently featured among the “Great Places to Work” in India since 2017, our culture is our true north, enabling us to think big, solve complex challenges and grow with new opportunities. InMobians are passionate and driven, creative and fun loving, take ownership and are results focused. We invite you to free yourself, dream big and chase your passion.

What do we promise?

We offer an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the company and our products. The work that you shall do will be mission critical for InMobi and will be critical for optimizing tech operations, working with highly capable and ambitious peer groups. At InMobi, you get food for your body, soul, and mind with daily meals, gym, and yoga classes, cutting-edge training and tools, cocktails at drink cart Thursdays and fun at work on Funky Fridays. We even promise to let you bring your kids and pets to work.

What is the team like?

Procurement role rolls up to Finance at InMobi which is a tightly knitted group working to set up processes, frameworks and systems to help the business ride the next wave of rapid growth. We are fun group, excited about the next growth phase and helping business teams in all possible ways, but yet keep the company and management abreast and make informed decisions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts at InMobi Group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and can handle business-as-usual (BAU) procurement tasks with minimal guidance.

In this role, you are expected to :

• Define and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and financial goals.
• Partner with business teams to understand purchase requirements and manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle (PR-to-PO, contracting, renewals).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Third-Party Risk teams to ensure governance, compliance, and cross-functional alignment.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and service levels.
• Drive vendor consolidation, cost savings, and efficiency initiatives across categories.
• Own procurement processes, policies, and controls; drive automation and process improvements.
• Monitor and optimize cost, delivery, and performance KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
• Prepare and manage Capex and Opex budgets in partnership with Finance.
• Synthesize data and insights into clear, executive-ready updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements:

• 8+ years of post-qualification, relevant procurement experience, including at least 3+ years in people management roles.
• Strong experience in techno-commercial procurement, contract management, and vendor management, with a proven track record of driving efficiency, value creation, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing categories such as MarTech, SaaS, corporate insurance, global recruitment agencies, and other professional services.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and e-sourcing tools such as SAP Ariba, MSD365, Oracle, NetSuite, or ServiceNow.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making, financial analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
• MBA or Post Graduate Diploma (PGDBM) with specialization in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or CPP will be an added advantage.

If you’re excited about taking ownership, working with cross-functional teams, and making a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Make your next career move with us and be part of a globally recognized start-up success story.

Since 2007, InMobi has built the extraordinary. Beyond just technology. It has built a way of working.

Across 16 offices globally, through every pivot and breakthrough, one thing has remained constant: we are builders, dreamers, doers. We are fluid enough to move fast, grounded enough to own outcomes, and human enough to care deeply about the work and about one another.

Culture is at the core of that ethos. It has been co-created by the people who built this company and by those continuing to shape it every day. It lives in how we work, how decisions are made, how teams show up for one another, and how seriously we take the responsibility to build the best.

This is a place where ambition and belonging occupy the same space. Where the bar is high and the support is real. Where freedom comes with trust, and trust comes with accountability. Where you are valued not only for what you do, but for the perspective, judgment and humanity you bring to the work. Where you will be challenged by the work and supported by the communities, passions and experiences that shape who you are beyond your role.

If this sounds like the place you have been looking for, join us.

Find out more here: InMobi Culture