Senior General Manager

As a Senior General Manager at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd for the position of General Manager IT Procurement, your role involves leading and managing the organization's IT procurement strategy to ensure cost-effective sourcing, vendor management, compliance, and timely delivery of IT hardware, software, licenses, and services to support business growth and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement IT procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives. - Manage end-to-end procurement of IT assets including hardware, software, cloud services, AMC, and IT infrastructure. - Drive competitive sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations to optimize costs and ensure value creation. - Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other business functions to forecast requirements and align budgets. - Provide Procurement Support for Overseas locations to leverage brand equity. - Manage PR/PO TAT and OTIF within Leadtime for material planning/procurement. - Ensure audit compliance for SAP Concur and Procurement. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard IT vendors and service providers. - Build strong vendor relationships, drive performance reviews, and ensure compliance with SLAs. - Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals, amendments, and risk mitigation. - Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to compliance standards. - Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, audit requirements, and statutory guidelines. - Drive transparency, accountability, and standardization in procurement practices. - Implement systems and tools (ERP/e-Procurement) for process automation and reporting. - Lead and mentor the IT procurement team, building strong capability and functional expertise. - Partner with business leaders to understand requirements and provide procurement solutions. - Present periodic reports, cost analyses, and dashboards to leadership. Key Skills & Competencies: - Strong expertise in IT procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations. - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware, software licensing models, cloud, and IT services. - Excellent negotiation, analytical, and commercial acumen. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Exposure to ERP/e-procurement systems and analytics tools. - Proven ability to manage large-scale IT procurement budgets. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduate in Commerce/Engineering/IT; MBA or equivalent preferred. - 15+ years of progressive experience in IT procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. - Experience in large/global organizations with complex IT procurement needs. (Note: Company details were not provided in the job description),