Assistant Manager

Job Description: Buyer for SCM (Tech. Procurement)Scope: Manage technology procurement and SCM operations for Mphasis and its global entities. It will be good for the candidate to have experience in hands on buying of the following categories: Software – Licenses and subscriptions for enterprise on-prem and cloud platforms (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). Hardware – Infra devices (Mainframe servers, storage, network equipment), end user compute devices (laptops, desktops, peripherals and mobility devices) Professional services – for implementation, support and installation (fixed price and T&M). Field Support services – AMC for IT hardware (remote and onsite support model), network and cabling scopes, etc. Contract Management – Negotiation of T&C of vendor contracts. Analysis and enablement of flow-down of customer contracts into vendor contracts. Compliance – Sound knowledge of auditable procurement mandates and adherence with internal policies.

 SCM Operations

• Manage new vendor empanelment.
• Purchase Order Processing.
  

 Stakeholder Management – Liaise with stakeholders like Accounts Payables, Legal, Compliance, Business Finance, Business Units, Customer teams, etc.

Skills

 Proven expertise in independent handling of major OEMs like Microsoft, Oracle, HP, Dell, Fortinet, 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.Experience – Relevant experience of minimum 7 years in Technology Procurement preferably.Qualifications – Any Bachelor’s degree. Desirable to have MBA or SCM related professional qualifications.