Assistant Manager - Technology Procurement

Responsible forend‑to‑end procurementof technology goods and services, includingIT hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, telecom, and professional services. The role ensurescost‑effective sourcing,strong vendor management, andfull compliancewith procurement governance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle forIT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, telecom, and IT services.
• LeadRFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Conductcommercial negotiationsto secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Coordinate contract reviews withLegal, Finance, Cybersecurity, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships withstrategic technology vendors; monitor performance againstSLAs/KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Supportbudgeting, spend analysis, reporting, and market benchmarking.
• Track and managesoftware licenses, renewals, subscriptions, and cloud consumption.
• Identify opportunities forcost optimizationand process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, or related field.
• 4–5 yearsexperience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, or IT vendor management.
• Strong knowledge ofprocurement methodologies, contract management, and sourcing best practices.
• Experience procuringsoftware, hardware, cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity, and IT professional services.