
Procurement Specialist -IT
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end IT procurement processes, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Finance, and Operations) to understand procurement requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
- Monitor supplier performance, contracts, and SLAs to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Track, audit, and reconcile IT purchase records, invoices, and payments.
- Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives through effective vendor management and negotiation.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and legal/contractual obligations.
- Provide regular reports and updates on procurement activities to management.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, IT, or related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
- Familiarity with IT hardware, software licensing, and service procurement.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and procurement tools (SAP/Oracle/Ariba or similar).
- High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in IT contract management and SLA tracking.
- Knowledge of procurement compliance and best practices.
- Certification in supply chain/procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.