Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management
- Develop and execute bandwidth procurement strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Manage end-to-end services and AMC contracts with global IT vendors.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard global/corporate vendors.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Establish and enforce procurement policies to ensure fairness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
IT & Infrastructure Procurement
- Source and procure IT hardware and infrastructure, including servers, dark fiber, bandwidth solutions, laptops, firewalls, software, and data centre accessories.
- Manage AMC contracts for critical IT assets including servers, ACs, DGs, UPS, safety systems, networking devices, software licenses, and video conferencing equipment.
Financial & Operational Oversight
- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives by utilizing market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.
- Maintain procurement trackers and MIS reports (monthly savings, open POs/PRs, spend analysis, bandwidth feasibility, and delivery tracking).
- Oversee bandwidth provisioning, invoice processing, and ensure timely vendor payments.
Process Excellence
- Validate purchase requisitions (PRs) from user departments.
- Finalize RFPs/RFQs and solicit competitive vendor quotes.
- Prepare comparative statements for supplier evaluation based on cost, quality, and reliability.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Experience & Industry Knowledge
- 7+ years of procurement experience, preferably in telecom, data centre, or IT infrastructure domains.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract lifecycle management.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IT/Telecom/Electronics) preferred.
- MBA or equivalent in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking, strong negotiation skills, and robust vendor management capabilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively manage senior stakeholders.
- High level of business acumen with the ability to align procurement with business goals.
Operational & Strategic Skills
- Proficient in TCO analysis, market benchmarking, and cost optimization strategies.
- Experience in managing supplier costing models, especially in IT/Tech categories.
- Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with customer-focused delivery.
Behavioral Traits
- Adaptable and open to change; quick to embrace evolving business needs.
- Proactive and solution-oriented with a results-driven approach.
