Position: General Manager – IT Procurement

Report to: Head -Indirect Procurement

Location- Mumbai

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the organization’s IT procurement strategy, ensuring 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:

IT Procurement & Strategy

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. Global Procurement Integration: Provide Procurement Support for Overseas locations to leverage brand equity Operations management: Closure of open PO/PR, reconciliation of vendor account, Settlement of outstanding advances, Review of pending payments on Quarterly basis. Manage targeted Savings against Budget/LPP/Quoted value across applicable categories. Material Planning /Procurement Planning: Manage PR/PO TAT and OTIF within Leadtime Global Technical Management of SAP Concur Audit compliance for SAP Concur and Procurement

Vendor & Contract Management

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.

Governance & Compliance

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.

 

Team & Stakeholder Management

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.