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As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at LeadVenture India, located in Gurgaon, India (Hybrid), you will play a crucial role in architecting and owning the core infrastructure of a global company. LeadVenture is the tech engine behind numerous local dealerships worldwide, providing essential SaaS solutions for their online competitiveness and success. Your primary mission will involve designing, building, and managing the core infrastructure that powers LeadVenture's rapid growth and leadership in various areas. This role goes beyond basic maintenance to focus on creating a scalable, secure, and efficient foundation for future expansion. You will be responsible for architecting and deploying infrastructure for new projects, ensuring high performance and uptime standards. In this role, you will need to master a hybrid environment, proficiently managing both Microsoft (Active Directory, IIS, SQL, Clustering) and Linux environments (Ubuntu, Apache, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch). You will oversee resilience by implementing and managing backup, storage (SAN/NAS), and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, you will leverage your expertise with public cloud platforms like AWS or Azure to bridge the gap to the cloud. To excel in this position, you should have a proven track record of engineering success in a fast-paced SaaS or enterprise environment. A solid understanding of networking, including firewalls and load-balancers, is essential. Your passion for technology, commitment to continuous improvement, and adherence to security and compliance principles like SOC2 or PCI-DSS will be key assets. Proficiency in documentation, time management, and prioritization is also crucial, along with a flexible approach to addressing mission-critical systems outside standard business hours. At LeadVenture, you will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the infrastructure, designing new systems and directly impacting the company's success. If you are ready to take on the challenge of building and maintaining a robust foundation for a global company, we encourage you to apply now and start a conversation with us. LeadVenture is the market-leading SaaS provider of digital retailing, eCommerce, digital marketing, and eCatalog solutions for dealerships across various industry verticals. With offices in multiple countries, LeadVenture is dedicated to empowering dealerships with innovative technology solutions under its family of brands. Together, we are LeadVenture.,

Position Overview: The Global Category Management specialist will driving Global Consolidation, strategic sourcing, management, and optimization of our HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio and delivering significant value through strategic negotiation, innovative contract design. Build supplier resilience, benchmark, cultivating strong relationships with key partners. This critical role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that maximize value, mitigate risk, and align with our overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the software landscape, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex software relationships and market making. Effectively navigate and collaborate across diverse cultural landscapes, ensuring alignment and success in a global context. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for various HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio based on market analysis, business needs, and total cost of ownership. Drive strategic consolidation while incorporating regional requirements and considerations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., IB&aposs, COE&aposs, Finance, Legal, VMO, Purchasing) to understand current and future software needs Identify and analyze key market trends, supplier landscape, and technological advancements within the software industry Lead negotiations for HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio contracts, licenses, and renewals to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs, proactively addressing any issues. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with software vendors and contracts Effectively communicate category strategies, sourcing decisions, and performance updates to key stakeholders across the organization Act as a subject matter expert on software category management within the company Value Generation & Deal Management - through strategic negotiation and innovative Required Skills & Competencies: Ability to construct complex global IT contract negotiations, including innovative deal structuring and risk mitigation, Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to manage diverse situations and master the intricacies of the art of negotiation. 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, with a significant focus on HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio...etc Deep understanding of various pricing, licensing models (e.g., Benchmarking, perpetual, subscription, usage-based, SPLA) and contract terms of leading OEM like Salesfource, Microsoft, SAP, Servicenow, Cisco, HP, EMC...etc Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for all HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio categories aligned with business objectives and technology roadmap Build negotiation strategy, Excellent negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills Proven track record of managing significant contracted spending (multimillion dollar) and delivering substantial cost savings and avoidance Knowledge of relevant software procurement tools and technologies, strong understanding of risk management and compliance principles related to software. Ability to navigate diverse legal and cultural negotiation styles, adapting strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in various regions Ability to analyze complex data to drive global consolidation and cost optimization Must be able to gain buy in from many different departments and global regions, to achieve compliance Must be able to work with suppliers from many different countries, and be aware of differing business practices. Experience & Qualifications: Certified Procurement Manager (CPM/CPSM) or equivalent certification from a recognized institution (e.g., ISM) and or Bachelor&aposs degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master&aposs degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, with a significant focus on software Deep understanding of various licensing, pricing models (e.g., Benchmarking, perpetual, subscription, usage-based) and contract terms of leading HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio ...etc Excellent negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills Proven track record of managing significant contracted spending (multimillion dollar) and delivering substantial cost savings and avoidance Knowledge of relevant HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio, procurement tools and technologies, strong understanding of risk management and compliance principles related to HW, SW, DC, Telecom, Outsourcing, services portfolio. Category Management will actively engage with the six other domains to drive improvements, optimization and value engineering initiatives. This collaboration will focus on enhancing effectiveness, disseminating market insights, sourcing vendors, structuring deals, and facilitating final decisions, all while securing the most favorable and flexible commercial agreements. Trivandrum Kerala India Show more Show less