Procurement Manager

JD Information Technology Solution & Procurement Specialist

Location: Mumbai

Department: IT

Reports To: OHT IT Governance Director

Experience: 5 8 years, with 3+ years in IT Procurement

Job Purpose

Lead strategic IT procurement initiatives while providing technical understanding across IT infrastructure, software, cloud services, cybersecurity, networking and enterprise technology solutions. The role combines IT procurement, sourcing, vendor management, commercial negotiation and technology solution understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with IT stakeholders to understand requirements and explore appropriate technology solutions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of hardware, software, cloud services, telecom, IT professional services, maintenance and support contracts.
• Translate business and technical requirements into sourcing specifications and procurement actions.
• Manage RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation and selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, renewals, warranties, SLAs and other contractual terms.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows and governance requirements.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, particularly around data privacy, information security, IP, liability, SLAs and termination rights.
• Monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, delivery quality and issue resolution.
• Maintain contracts, quotations, POs, renewals, savings and vendor-performance records.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, controls and cycle times.

Key Result Areas

• Timely processing of IT procurement requests.
• Reduction in procurement cycle time.
• Achievement of IT cost-saving / cost-avoidance targets.
• Strong contract and procurement-policy compliance.
• Prevention of service disruption due to missed renewals or delayed procurement.
• Improved vendor pricing, payment terms, SLAs and support conditions.
• Accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Effective vendor-performance management and issue resolution.
• Positive stakeholder feedback from IT, Procurement, Legal and Finance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contract Management, IT Asset Management or Vendor Management preferred.

Must Have Skills

• IT Sourcing & Procurement
• IT Infrastructure & Enterprise Technology
• Software / Cloud / Hardware Procurement
• Cybersecurity & Networking
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Contract Review & Commercial Negotiation
• Software Licensing & SaaS
• Cloud Consumption Models
• SLA & Renewal Management
• Procurement Governance & Compliance
• IT Contract Risk Management
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills
• IT Hardware, Software Sourcing, Procurement, Purchase