Assistant Manager – IT Procurement (Hardware & Software)

About the role

Role Overview The Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – IT Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for IT Hardware, Software Applications, IT Infrastructure, and related technology products/services. The role will involve sourcing, vendor identification, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, negotiations, purchase order processing, contract coordination, and vendor performance management.

What you'll do

• Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for IT Hardware, Software Applications, IT Infrastructure, and related technology products/services
• Manage end-to-end procurement of IT hardware and peripherals such as laptops, desktops, servers, storage, networking equipment, printers, monitors, accessories
• Identify, evaluate, onboard and manage suitable OEMs, distributors, system integrators and authorized channel partners.Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations
• Negotiate software pricing, license quantities, renewal terms, payment milestones, price protection, escalation clauses, and other commercial terms
• Track software contracts, license validity, renewal dates, committed quantities, and subscription obligations to avoid business disruption and unnecessary costs

What you need

• 5–7 yrs of experience
• Procurement
• Hardware
• Vendor management
• Logistics
• Performance management
• POS
• Any graduate

Good to have

• Excel
• Negotiation
• ERP
• Telecom
• PowerPoint
• MIS reporting