Buyer-IT Procurement

Job Purpose

Responsible for IT procurement for Data center business

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Effective Procurement of various IT Hardware, Software, Non-IT items, Bandwidth etc. as needed in Data Center operations.
• Prepare detailed commercial comparisons of vendor proposals, considering factors such as cost, quality, delivery timelines, and other terms.
• Obtain approvals from relevant authorities according to established approval flows.
• Preparing Purchase Order along with detailed Terms & Conditions.
• SLA formulations for various supplies & services required for Data Center.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Ensuring TOT to adhere timely actions and faster turnaround of PR to PO.
• Ensuring OTIF-D of supplies & services as per the Contract terms.
• Purchase Order / Contract Life cycle management.
• Maintaining healthy relationship with Suppliers in order to ensure timely support.
• New Vendor Development to maintain competitiveness and high quality standards.
• New Vendor on-boarding process.
• Vendor Performance Evaluation & Monitoring on regular intervals.
• Coordination with various internal & external stakeholders.
• Support Pre-sales team for various RFPs including Govt bids.
• Knowledge of SAP-MM Module for releasing Purchase Order.
• Maintain accurate records / MIS of product purchases, contracts/Non-Disclosure Agreements, and vendor communications.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (degree, training, or certification required)

BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication or Electrical Engineering. MBA-Operations/Supply Chain will be added advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: (no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)

• 5 years procurement experience in IT Hardware / Software.
• Must have procured IT Hardwares like Routers / Firewall / Switches / Servers / Storage / Back-up etc. , IT Softwares, Bandwidth, Non-IT items, Services etc.
• Must be aware of Software licensing model, other licensing models of Support & Services.
• Must have knowledge of different contract terms & conditions.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (esp PPT, Intermediate to Advance excel proficiency).
• Must be aware of Inco-Terms.
• Should be excellent in communication skills.
• Should be target oriented and achieve goals.
• Should be persuasive in nature and convincing others.
• Good in analytical skills and quick learner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good Team player & go-getter.
• Pleasant personality.
• Worked with similar industry of Data Centre