Procurement Manager

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE ROLE

Tide views Procurement not as a policing function, but as a proactive Business Partner that ensures the organisation achieves correct commercial value and effectively manages its third-party risk.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will serve as the commercial lead for Tide’s largest operational base and a global owner of core operational processes. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring a strategic mindset combined with strong process governance and a deep understanding of the local Indian market.

As Procurement Manager, you will:

India Market Sourcing & Spend Management

• Local Market Expertise: Own and manage all procurement activity and supplier relationships specific to the Indian market, particularly office services, local IT requirements, HR/employee-related spend, and facilities. 
• Value Delivery: Lead sourcing projects and contract negotiations with local suppliers to drive significant cost savings and achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for India operations.
• Local Compliance: Ensure all India-specific procurement activity adheres to local regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Global Operational Backbone & Governance

• Intake & Orchestration Systems Ownership: Act as the global process owner for core operational tasks, including efficient Intake & Orchestrations workflows and Supplier Master Data integrity across all geographies and spend categories. This will include ensuring that internal stakeholders complete required steps across the entire supplier lifecycle, from sourcing to ongoing monitoring.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify, design, and implement improvements to global procurement systems and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Team Support: Work closely with the other members of the Procurement team (based in London, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria) to ensure seamless execution of daily procurement operations, data maintenance, and system administration.

Stakeholder Management & Commercial Partnering

• Commercial Advisor: Act as the primary commercial advisor to local business leaders, guiding them on best-practice sourcing and spend control.
• Risk & Legal Alignment: Collaborate globally with Finance, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure all contractual and risk documentation is executed and managed correctly for all India-based suppliers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Technical Acumen

• At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and/or Supplier Management roles.
• Strong practical experience in managing a significant spend portfolio within the Indian market, as well as exposure to global organisations and procurement requirements.
• Familiarity with global Intake, Orchestration and P2P systems and processes.

Process & Commercial Skills

• Proven ability to lead and manage complex negotiations and end-to-end sourcing projects.
• Expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and commercial contract execution.
• A strong track record of driving significant, measurable commercial value.

Core Competencies & Mindset

• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the professionalism to manage senior internal and external stakeholder relationships globally.
• Driven to operate independently and take full ownership of the India spend and global operational processes.
• A highly collaborative working style, underpinned by high humility and a proactive growth mindset.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans: 

• Competitive Compensation -  Competitive salary and share options.
• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.
• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.
• Health Insurance – Private family insurance with additional OPD coverage and top-up options.
• Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection.
• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.
• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.
• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.
• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.
• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office.
• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.
• Snacks & Meals – Office perks with snacks, coffee, tea, and lunch (location dependent).

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

 

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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