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As a Procurement Manager / Director in the IT services and software domain, your role will involve independently leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier negotiations, and contributing to advisory deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment. Your blend of commercial acumen, category depth, and hands-on execution capability across IT services, software, and digital transformation spend areas will be instrumental in achieving optimal business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for IT services and software categories such as Application Development, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Professional Services. - Structure and conduct RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to ensure favorable business outcomes. - Collaborate with client stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, assess vendor proposals, and facilitate contracting processes. - Offer market intelligence, cost benchmarking, and negotiation insights to support client decision-making. - Build and nurture supplier relationships, oversee performance, and enforce commercial governance. - Contribute to the development of category strategies, procurement frameworks, and best-practice collateral. - Assist in transition, vendor onboarding, and compliance processes as delineated by engagement scope. Qualifications & Experience: - 8-15 years of experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in IT services and software categories. - Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects and high-value negotiations. - Proficiency in commercial and contractual models such as T&M, Fixed Price, Outcome-based, and Cloud consumption. - Exposure to procurement transformation or advisory projects would be advantageous. - Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills. - Ability to proactively work in an agile, consulting-led environment. Education: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. - MBA or relevant professional certification is desirable. As a Procurement Manager / Director in the IT services and software domain, your role will involve independently leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier negotiations, and contributing to advisory deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment. Your blend of commercial acumen, category depth, and hands-on execution capability across IT services, software, and digital transformation spend areas will be instrumental in achieving optimal business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for IT services and software categories such as Application Development, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Professional Services. - Structure and conduct RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to ensure favorable business outcomes. - Collaborate with client stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, assess vendor proposals, and facilitate contracting processes. - Offer market intelligence, cost benchmarking, and negotiation insights to support client decision-making. - Build and nurture supplier relationships, oversee performance, and enforce commercial governance. - Contribute to the development of category strategies, procurement frameworks, and best-practice collateral. - Assist in transition, vendor onboarding, and compliance processes as delineated by engagement scope. Qualifications & Experience: - 8-15 years of experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in IT services and software categories. - Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects and high-value negotiations. - Proficiency in commercial and contractual models such as T&M, Fixed Price, Outcome-based, and Cloud consumption. - Exposure to procurement transformation or advisory projects would be advantageous. - Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills. - Ability to proactively work in an agile, consulting-led environment. Education: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. - MBA or relevant professional certification is desirable.
