Deputy Manager, Procurement

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Senior Manager in the Procurement department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT procurement and negotiation across various segments of IT infrastructure, with a proven track record of executing cost-effective procurement strategies in a high-growth technology environment. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams in Cloud Operations, IT, and Engineering to develop a procurement strategy that meets their needs.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Execute a global procurement strategy for Cloud Infrastructure requirements including servers, networking equipment, peripherals, colocation, and bandwidth services aligned with organizational growth requirements

• Partner with internal Cloud Operations and Engineering teams to understand their needs, establish an approved supplier list to enhance efficiency and cost optimization, and advise end users on cost-effective suppliers

• Conduct market research and benchmark suppliers against performance metrics to ensure logistic and cost efficiency while providing strategic procurement recommendations

• Oversee the competitive bidding process for identified procurement opportunities, collaborate with the Legal team on vendor contracts, and ensure local sourcing conforms to global policies

• Address supplier performance issues as necessary and keep end-users informed about potential risks or external influences affecting their requirements

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner by fueling your bias for action with passion for the mission, operating with integrity, and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

• You are a problem-solver who seeks out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions that deliver maximum impact.

• You are driven by innovation with a deep curiosity for how things work, leveraging technology to accelerate secure, scalable transformation.

• You are data-driven, using analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and replace assumptions with evidence to guide informed decisions.

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