JetBrains is a well-known international software development company. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we’ve strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. Our products are used by more than 15 million users worldwide, and 88 Fortune Global 100 companies are our customers. While we’re best known in the developer community, JetBrains employs more than 2,500 internationally minded professionals working from offices across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. If you’re passionate about meaningful work, tangible impact, and a collaborative culture that favors continuous improvement, you’ll find your place here. We’re looking for a Head of Procurement to lead and transform our Procurement function on a global scale. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll combine oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring our procurement processes are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with business growth. You’ll play a critical part in building and scaling the team, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and driving automation and process improvements. If you’re a seasoned leader with a passion for procurement excellence, transformation, and people development, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Procurement at JetBrains. As part of our team, you will: - Provide strategic leadership for the Procurement department, setting long-term direction and ensuring alignment with business priorities. - Build, scale, and adapt the team structure to meet evolving organizational needs. - Strengthen stakeholder communication and collaboration across business units and regions. - Establish Procurement as a trusted internal service function, delivering efficient, scalable, and value-driven procurement services across the organization. - Introduce fresh perspectives and best practices to modernize procurement processes and tools. - Drive automation, digitalization, and process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency. - Ensure effective cost control, risk management, and compliance with global and local regulations. - Lead vendor negotiations, supplier relationship management, and category strategy. - Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. We’d be happy to have you on our team if you have: - Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role, ideally in an international, fast-scaling IT organization. - Strong leadership skills, with a track record of deciding and initiating action , leading and supervising , and formulating strategies and concepts . - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate and network effectively across functions, levels, and geographies. - Analytical mindset and structured approach to solving complex problems, with the ability to balance detail and big-picture strategy. - Resilience and adaptability, with proven ability to cope with pressure and setbacks while driving change. - Expertise in structuring and restructuring teams, processes, and operating models. - Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. - Familiarity with procurement automation tools, ERP systems, and data-driven decision-making. - Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus. Why join us? At JetBrains, we believe great software is built by great people – and we work hard to create an environment where people perform at their best. As the Head of Procurement, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming the way we source, partner, and scale globally, while building a future-proof Procurement organization. We also offer great perks: - Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. - Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office. - Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad. - Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love. - Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family - Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes. - Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. - Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. - Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. - Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend. - Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings. Ready to build something exceptional? Join JetBrains and make your mark. *Some benefits may vary depending on location. #LI-HYBRID #LI-MH2 We are an equal opportunity employer We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation. We process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the Recruitment Privacy Policy.