Lead-IT Procurement, Data Center & Cloud Services

Job Purpose

Responsible for Procurement & Vendor Management of IT Products (Cloud, Compute, Network, Security, Storage, Back-up, Software / Hardware, Professional Managed Services etc.) for Data center business

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complete PR to PO process including Requirement gathering, RFPs, obtaining offers, Comparative evaluations, Negotiations, Placement of Purchase Orders & Logistics.
• Managing New Vendor developments, Vendor Rationalization, Rate Contracts, Partnership Agreements, Vendor Management etc.
• Cost Effective Procurement within the budgeted cost / targets, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) evaluation.
• Obtain approvals according to Delegation of Authority.
• Ensuring TAT to adhere timely actions for PR to PO process.
• Managing Vendor On-boarding process & Vendor Assessment t...