Scope : Technology procurement and SCM operations for Mphasis and its global entities. Candidate to demonstrate hands-on buyers experience in the following categories :
Mandatory experience
- Hardware – Infra devices (Mainframe servers, storage, network equipment), end user compute devices (laptops, desktops, peripherals and mobility devices).
- Field Support services – AMC for IT hardware (remote and onsite support model), network and cabling scopes, etc.
- Professional services – for implementation, support and installation (fixed price and T&M).
- Contract Management – Negotiation of T&C of vendor contracts. Analysis and enablement of flow-down of customer contracts into vendor contracts.
- SCM Operations :
- Manage new vendor empanelment.
- Purchase Order Processing.
- Exposure to analytical tools or good MS-Excel skills for data analysis.
Additional exposures (good to have)
Software – Licenses and subscriptions for enterprise on-prem and cloud platforms (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).Compliance – Sound knowledge of auditable procurement mandates and adherence with internal policies and procedures.Stakeholder Management – Liaise with stakeholders like Accounts Payables, Legal, Compliance, Business Finance, Business Units, Customer teams, etc.Procurement Project management – Exposures in handling procurement for crucial programs like transitions, acquisitions, novation involving vendors across multiple tech commodities.Skills :
Proven expertise in independent handling of major OEMs like Microsoft, Oracle, HP, Dell, AWS, GCP, Fortinet, Radware, etc. with expertise in handling senior representatives from OEMs of comparable brands.Bid Support – Securing best commercials within submission deadlines.In-depth knowledge of procurement process, RFPs.Excellent negotiation skills.Experience in handling supplier relations, issue management.Hands on proficiency on ERP Tools.Self-motivated, Good communication and presentation skills.Strong influencing skills at senior levels of the Organization and cross functional teams.Good people management skills and experience in handling a team of procurement professionals.Skills Required
Contract Management, It Procurement