Centralized Procurement Team:Procurement Operations IT

Role description

�         Liaise with internal technology departments within bank & its subsidiaries to understand the detailed technical requirements. The departments include IT Infra; IT Security; Contact Centre; Software & Application Development, and Digital Channels & Payments.

�         Understand BOQ and benchmark pricing for technology components. Perform market analysis for defining right price for the products & services.

�         Prepare comparative analysis statements and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations in the process of taking purchase decisions.

�         Negotiate pricing and comprehensive contract terms with vendors in coordination with internal IT and Procurement Team.

�         Identify cost saving opportunities and implement the same within timelines.

�         Keep track of savings achieved and prepare management dashboard.

�         Experience in sizable BFSI domain IT Procurement

�         Good understanding of Hardware costing, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts

�         Proven experience in continuous costs saving and opex cost reductions.

�         Should be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and understanding

�         Good understanding of Software licensing models & contract terms to derive best value.

�         Quick Learner with strong analytical stills.

�         Experience in handling major OEMs in Enterprise IT landscape

�         Best to have experience in handling below categories:

o    IT End User devices such as Desktops, Laptops, Thin Clients and Tablets (including accessories)

o    IT Infra such as Servers, Switches, Storage, and Connectivity;

o    IT Security such as Firewalls, and Anti-Virus;

o    Contact Centre Hardware, Software and services

o    Software development & Software Licenses

o    Scope-based Services & Resources in entire spectrum of IT

o    Annual Maintenance Contracts