Manager - IT Procurement

KRA's :

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

2. Techno-Commercial Analysis

3. Contract & Compliance

4. Project Monitoring & Control

5. Organization Imperatives

JD :

The incumbent would be responsible for the following:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard IT vendors for hardware, Consultancy, SaaS, and services.

- Understanding and gathering requirements of the IT across company.

- Execute RFQ processes, Benchmarking, Assessment, negotiate contracts, and finalize purchase orders.

- Assess vendor capabilities (technical, financial, compliance).

- Maintain vendor scorecards and ensure adherence to SLAs and security standards.

2. Techno-Commercial Analysis

• Perform benchmarking of products/services against market trends, historical purchases, and industry standards.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and cost-benefit analysis for procurement decisions.
• Analyze cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support value engineering initiatives.

3. Contract & Compliance

• Draft, review, and finalize procurement contracts, including commercial terms, service agreements, and delivery conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit norms.
• Manage documentation related to contracts, approvals, and compliance checks.

4. Project Monitoring & Control

• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for timely execution of procurement activities.
• Monitor project milestones for procurement-linked deliverables and proactively address delays.
• Ensure timely invoice processing and adherence to agreed payment terms.
• Track procurement budgets and monitor variances against approved estimates.

5. Organization Imperatives

• Drive operational excellence through Kaizen initiatives and process improvements.
• Implement standardization, automation, and best practices in procurement processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier dependency, contract execution, and delivery delays.
• Maintain risk registers and contingency plans for critical supply categories.
• Support capability building of the procurement team in sourcing strategies, negotiation, and compliance practices.

Qualification : Masters in Management

Experience : 4-5 Years