The Group Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all IT hardware, networking equipment, and related services across all the locations of the organization. This leadership role is critical in driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services that meet the companys technical and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: o Develop and implement procurement strategies across multiple departments or business units within the group. o Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and partners to optimize the supply chain. o Conduct market research to analyze trends, supplier landscapes, and cost drivers. Supplier Relationship Management: o Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. o Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance, including tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). o Monitor and resolve any supply chain disruptions, including ensuring compliance with agreements. Procurement Operations: o Oversee procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, ensuring that orders are placed on time and delivered within budget. o Develop and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and best practices. o Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of procurement strategies. Budget and Cost Management: o Develop and manage procurement budgets across all business units within the group. o Monitor expenses and ensure that procurement practices contribute to cost savings. o Report on procurement performance, highlighting key areas of improvement. Compliance & Risk Management: o Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. o Manage procurement risks, ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place for potential disruptions in supply. Experience: o At least 8+ years of experience in procurement. o Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing strategies. Skills: o Excellent negotiation and communication skills. o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. o Knowledge of global supply chains, market dynamics, and contract law. Personal Attributes: o Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills. o Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. o High level of attention to detail, integrity, and ethics.
Job Title: Presales Engineer IT Infrastructure, Networking and Cybersecurity Experience: 7 to 10 Years Location: Bengaluru, Kempapura, Hebbal Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Presales Engineer with strong expertise in IT networking, Infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions . The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and presentation skills, a solid technical background, and proven experience in designing and positioning enterprise-level IT infrastructure and security solutions. Roles and Responsibilities Work with the sales team to design and propose end-to-end IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity solutions . Conduct technical presentations, product demos, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) for enterprise clients. Prepare solution documents and proposals based on client requirements. Respond to RFPs / RFQs / tenders and ensure timely and accurate technical submissions. Design secure IT architectures including firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, and network security frameworks . Collaborate with OEMs and distributors for solution design, validation, and pricing . Stay updated with emerging technologies in IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity. Support internal teams with training, solution updates, and enablement sessions . Act as a technical consultant to ensure proposed solutions meet customer business goals and compliance standards. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelors degree in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or related field. 7–10 years of experience in Presales / Solution Design / Technical Consulting for IT infrastructure and security. Strong technical knowledge of: Servers, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud Solutions Routing, Switching, LAN/WAN, Network Security Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, Check Point, Cisco ASA) Endpoint Protection, SIEM, SOC, Threat Management Excellent communication, client engagement, and presentation skills. Proficiency in preparing technical documentation and solution architecture . Ability to work with cross-functional teams and handle multiple projects. Certifications (Preferred) CCNA / CCNP / Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSE / Sophos Certified Engineer HPE ASE / Dell EMC / VMware VCP / Microsoft MCSE Security+ / CEH / CISSP (added advantage) ITIL Foundation (optional)