IT Category Specialist

1 day ago

Hyderabad, Telangana, India Quesscorp Full time ₹ 7,00,000 - ₹ 28,00,000 per year

Assistant Manager, IT Category Specialist

2-4 Years/4-7 Years

CTC LPA

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT products and services to meet organizational needs.
  • Identify, evaluate, and select IT suppliers based on their capabilities, cost, quality, and technological innovation.
  • Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, from market research to supplier selection and contract negotiations.
  • Manage vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual terms.
  • Vendor Management & Relationship Building:
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with key IT vendors and suppliers.
  • Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and compliance with SLAs.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new suppliers and ongoing communication.
  • Contract Management & Negotiations:
  • Negotiate competitive pricing, favourable terms, and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the legal team.
  • Manage contract renewals and updates as required.
  • Cost Management & Optimization:
  • Continuously assess and manage IT procurement costs, seeking opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
  • Collaborate with the IT strategic souring team for drive competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) to ensure the best pricing and terms.
  • Analyze total cost of ownership for IT purchases, considering factors like lifecycle costs, warranties, and service agreements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with IT, finance, legal, and other departments to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
  • Communicate procurement status, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.
  • Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations.
  • Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications we seek in youMinimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.

· Upper Intermediate, in sourcing or procurement, focusing on the IT category (hardware, software, services).

· Proven experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships in the IT sector.

· Strong understanding of IT procurement trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.

· In-depth knowledge of IT sourcing processes, including contract terms, service level agreements, and IT licensing models.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

· Familiarity with cloud services, SaaS, and IT infrastructure solutions.

· Experience in managing global sourcing and cross-functional teams.

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