IT Procurement - Mid Specialist

About the Department

Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of Government of India Procurement Rules : Comprehensive understanding and practical experience with GoI procurement frameworks, including General Financial Rules (GFR), GeM (Government e-Marketplace) operations, and relevant circulars / guidelines.
• Tendering and Contracting : Expert ability to draft, float, evaluate, and manage various types of tenders (e.g., Single, Two-Bid, Expression of Interest) in compliance with GoI rules.
• IT Hardware & Services Procurement : Specialised knowledge in sourcing IT infrastructure, software licensing, maintenance contracts, and IT consulting services.
• Deep technical understanding of sourcing essential IT assets, including laptops, switches, routers, video conferencing equipment, servers, firewalls etc. with the ability to define specifications and evaluate technical compliance against organisational and government standards.
• Cloud Solutions Sourcing : Experience procuring various Cloud Computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), negotiating terms related to data security, scalability, and compliance with Indian data sovereignty / privacy laws.
• Services Outsourcing & Event Management : Expertise in procuring outsourced services, drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), defining performance metrics, and managing contracts for large-scale service needs and professional event organising.
• Vendor / Contract Management : Proven ability to establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and enforce contract compliance, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

Skills Required

Tendering and Contracting, IT Hardware Services Procurement, Government of India Procurement Rules, Vendor Contract Management, Cloud Solutions Sourcing