Manager - Procurement (IT & Tech) Atria Convergence Technologies Act

8.0 - 10.0 years

3 - 6 Lacs

bengaluru, karnataka, india

On-site

Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management Develop and execute bandwidth procurement strategies in alignment with organizational objectives. Manage end-to-end services and AMC contracts with global IT vendors. Identify, evaluate, and onboard global/corporate vendors. Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Establish and enforce procurement policies to ensure fairness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. IT & Infrastructure Procurement Source and procure IT hardware and infrastructure, including servers, dark fiber, bandwidth solutions, laptops, firewalls, software, and data centre accessories. Manage AMC contracts for critical IT assets including servers, ACs, DGs, UPS, safety systems, networking devices, software licenses, and video conferencing equipment. Financial & Operational Oversight Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives by utilizing market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations. Maintain procurement trackers and MIS reports (monthly savings, open POs/PRs, spend analysis, bandwidth feasibility, and delivery tracking). Oversee bandwidth provisioning, invoice processing, and ensure timely vendor payments. Process Excellence Validate purchase requisitions (PRs) from user departments. Finalize RFPs/RFQs and solicit competitive vendor quotes. Prepare comparative statements for supplier evaluation based on cost, quality, and reliability. Desired Skills & Qualifications Experience & Industry Knowledge 7+ years of procurement experience, preferably in telecom, data centre, or IT infrastructure domains. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract lifecycle management. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IT/Telecom/Electronics) preferred. MBA or equivalent in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration is an added advantage. Key Competencies Analytical thinking, strong negotiation skills, and robust vendor management capabilities. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively manage senior stakeholders. High level of business acumen with the ability to align procurement with business goals. Operational & Strategic Skills Proficient in TCO analysis, market benchmarking, and cost optimization strategies. Experience in managing supplier costing models, especially in IT/Tech categories. Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with customer-focused delivery. Behavioral Traits Adaptable and open to change; quick to embrace evolving business needs. Proactive and solution-oriented with a results-driven approach.

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