Global Category Buyer - IT Enterprise Software & Services

Global Category Buyer - IT Enterprise Software & Services Job ID 308405 Date posted 05/26/2025 Location : Bengaluru, India Category STRATEGIC SOURCING / PROCUREMENT Job Status Salaried Full Time Job Purpose and Impact The Global Category Buyer - IT Enterprise Software & Services will support multiple countries for mainly Software Sourcing & related Services activities. In this role, you will execute complex procurement tasks to provide inputs to the global category team. Key Accountabilities Drive end-to-end sourcing activities for enterprise software and IT services (e.g., SaaS, on-prem licenses, support/maintenance, consulting) by conducting RFX activities, contract terms negotiations, concluding a best-in-class deal to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies. Collaborate with the global category team for category strategy development and execution. Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events & ongoing contract renewals for Enterprise Software, SaaS, IT Services. Manage supplier relationships by conducting periodic review & consistent performance reporting. Provide comprehensive understanding of alternate products & solutions, through prior knowledge & market discovery to global stakeholders. Analyze and compare software and SaaS offerings to determine the best fit for the organization. Monitor stakeholder relationships. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies Follow compliance with established procedures to select suppliers for Software, SaaS, related Services. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and provide regular reports to management. Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in a related field Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, 6-10 years of total experience in Technology domain Fluent in English; excellent communication and presentation skills.