Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Vendor Management and IT Procurement Manager / Senior Manager.
This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT procurement, including both capital and operational expenditures, and managing vendor relationships within our organization's IT function.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing costs, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Mandatory Skill-set
Graduate / Post – Graduate
Min 5+ years in Procurement function
Experience in BFSI sector, preferably in IT domain
Certifications in Supply chain / Procurement would be added advantage.
In depth experience in IT procurement Hardware, Software & Applications etc.
Well versed with MS Office
SAP
Communication Skills for dealing with vendors & business functions
Desired Skill-set
Well versed with MS Office
SAP
Communication Skills for dealing with vendors & business functions
Responsibilities
Overseeing end-to-end IT procurement, encompassing both capital and operational expenditures, for materials and services such as hardware (laptops, servers, storage, etc.), licenses (perpetual and subscription-based), networking equipment (active and passive), data center infrastructure (servers, storage, load balancers, high-end routers, switches, etc.), hosting and data center space contracting, MPLS, managed IT services, IT manpower contracts, printers, and AMC agreements.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to comprehend detailed requirements regarding Statements of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and other relevant terms.
Conducting cost negotiations and reverse auctions to achieve departmental savings targets.
Preparing cost-benefit analyses, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments, comparison statements, and technical evaluations to make informed vendor selection recommendations.
Generating Management Information System (MIS) reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to track savings and Turnaround Time (TAT).
Demonstrating expertise in procurement, negotiation, governance, and process controls.
Establishing and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and internal customers.
Identifying potential suppliers, finalizing contracts, and issuing Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents based on SOW and SLA requirements.
Maintaining comprehensive audit documentation history.
Utilizing SAP knowledge for purchase order (PO) generation and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) processes.
