Manager Procurement

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management - Develop and execute the Bandwidth procurement strategy while managing end-to-end services and AMCs with global IT vendors. Identify, evaluate, and onboard global/corporate vendors aligned with organizational needs; negotiate pricing, contract terms, and SLAs. Establish and enforce procurement policies to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and fairness.

IT & Infrastructure Procurement - Source and procure IT hardware and infrastructure, including Servers, dark fiber, and bandwidth solutions, Laptops, firewalls, software, and data centre accessories Manage AMC contracts for critical IT assets (Servers, ACs, DGs, UPS, safety systems, networking devices, licenses, and video conferencing equipment).

Financial & Operational Oversight- Champion Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by leveraging market intelligence, cost benchmarking, and supplier negotiations to optimize IT/Tech spend. Maintain trackers and MIS reports (monthly savings, OPEN POs/PRs, spend analysis, bandwidth feasibility, and delivery tracking). Oversee bandwidth provisioning, invoice processing, and timely vendor payments.

Process Excellence-Validate purchase requisitions (PRs) from user departments, finalize RFPs/RFQs, and solicit vendor quotes. Prepare comparative statements and select optimal suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Experience & Industry Knowledge - 6+ years of procurement experience, preferably in telecom, data centre, or IT infrastructure. Strong background in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management.

Education -Bachelors degree in engineering (IT/Telecom/Electronics) preferred. MBA or equivalent in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business Administration is a plus.

Key Competencies-Excellent analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills. Proven ability to lead teams and manage senior stakeholders. Strong business acumen – ability to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.

Operational & Strategic Skills-Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong customer focus. Expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, leveraging market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost optimization strategies. Experience in managing supplier costing models, including manpower and IT/Tech category spend.

Behavioural Traits-Adaptable and open-minded – quick to embrace new ideas and changing business needs. Proactive problem-solver with a results-driven approach.

Leadership: Good Team Management Skill