Assistant Manager / Manager / Sr. Manager Procurement - Information Technology (IT)

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load_list_page(event)"> Job listing Job details Job Information Date Opened 01/01/2025 Job Type Full time Work Experience 5+ years Industry IT Services City Pardi State/Province Gujarat Country India Zip/Postal Code 396191 About Us MERIL DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Founded in 2006, Meril is an India-based, global medical device company that is dedicated to the innovation, design and development of novel, clinically relevant and state-of-the-art devices. Our fundamental aim is to champion the alleviation of human suffering and improve quality of life. To enable this, we are committed to R&D, innovation in manufacturing medical technology, scientific communication, and contemporary distribution avenues. Meril was born with the aim of improving the quality of human life through innovative and advanced healthcare solutions. As a medical device manufacturer, we exist to improve the inventiveness in healthcare so that people’s lives are enriched. We continually seek excellence in providing answers to some of medicine’s toughest questions. Meril manufactures medical solutions in the form of vascular intervention devices, orthopaedic supplements, in-vitro diagnostics, endo-surgery and ENT products. It is our core commitment to ensure the delivery of advance healthcare solutions. Our inclination towards research and development is reflected in our diverse offerings. We ensure that we adhere to the best quality of standards in manufacturing, scientific communication and distribution to deliver path-breaking healthcare products to the world. We collaborate with physicians and global innovators to identify unmet clinical needs and develop revolutionary therapies. We encourage research and academic collaborations and remain available to interact on exciting opportunities. Headquartered in India with a manpower of more than 4000, Meril currently conducts business in more than 100 countries. We have 100% subsidiaries in India, USA, Germany, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Bangladesh and Turkey. We have set up operations in China and Japan too. Job Description Job title : Procurement Specialist / Sr. Manager - Information Technology (IT) IT Categories: The person procuring Information Technology (IT) related goods and services is typically responsible for acquiring technology solutions to support an organization's IT infrastructure and operations. Key roles and responsibilities include: Hardware (e.g., servers, laptops, desktops) Software (e.g., licenses, subscriptions) Networking and telecommunications Cybersecurity solutions Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) IT consulting and professional services Desirable Skills: IT knowledge (e.g., hardware, software, networking) Procurement expertise Contract negotiation and management Analytical and problem-solving skills Communication and project management skills Roles & Responsibilities: Staying up-to-date with IT market trends and technologies Collaborating with IT stakeholders to understand requirements Evaluating technical specifications and vendor capabilities Sourcing and evaluating IT vendors and service providers Conducting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for IT goods and services Negotiating contracts and pricing for IT purchases Ensuring contract compliance and adherence Managing contract renewals and terminations Coordinating with legal and finance teams for Maintaining accurate contract records Coordinating with IT vendors and service providers for timely delivery of IT goods and services Managing vendor performance and quality Resolving disputes or issues with vendors Conducting vendor audits and due diligence Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating IT procurement risks Conducting risk assessments and due diligence Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies Monitoring and reporting on risk exposure Compliance: Getting IT budget & forecasting for effectively managing procurment expenses Ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures Conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses Requirements Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT ,business, or related field Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) Certified Information Technology Procurement Specialist (CITPS) Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS) Desirable Skills: IT knowledge (e.g., hardware, software, networking) Procurement expertise Contract negotiation and management Analytical and problem-solving skills Communication and project management skills Benefits Enhancing and decentralization of Service procurement in terms of quality, TAT & Cost. check(event) ; career-website-detail-template-2 => apply(record.id,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final-style="background-color:#749DDB;border-color:#749DDB;color:white;" final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered=""> Show more Show less