Lead Buyer (IT and Tech Procurement)

8-12 Years

Early Applicant

Job Description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

IT & Technology Procurement Strategy

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Lead Procurement And Category Management For

Key Responsibilities Include

Techno-Commercial Evaluation & Contract Management

Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA compliance.
Drive commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.

Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships

Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.
Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.
Evaluate suppliers based on:

IT Operations & Project Procurement Support

Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.
Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams for implementation of technology projects.
Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.
Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.

Commercial Governance & Cost Optimization

Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.
Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.
Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.
Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.

Logistics, Asset & Inventory Oversight

Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.
Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.
Support IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.
Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.

Stakeholder Management

Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.
Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.
Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Internal Stakeholders

Key External Stakeholders

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent)

Preferred

Work Experience

15-20 years of overall experience
Minimum 8-12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement.
Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments.
Proven experience in: