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

Skills Required

Business Acumen, Team Management, Contract Management, Customer Focus, Market Intelligence