Information Technology Procurement

Hiring for "IT Procurement" for a bank.

Location-Kolkata

Job Summary:

Drive IT procurement strategy, vendor management, and cost optimization for software, hardware, and services while ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end IT procurement and sourcing
• Lead vendor negotiations, RFx, contracts, and renewals
• Drive cost savings through market analysis and benchmarking
• Manage vendor performance and relationships
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal on budgets and compliance
• Maintain procurement data, analytics, and governance standards

Experience & Qualifications:

• 912 years procurement experience; 5+ years in IT procurement (BFSI preferred)
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills
• Knowledge of IT licensing, sourcing, and procurement tools (SAP Ariba/ServiceNow/Oracle)
• Graduate required; MBA preferred

Key Skills:

• Negotiation & stakeholder management
• Analytical & Excel skills
• Communication and presentation

Preferred:

• CPSM/CPIM/CSCP certifications
• Cloud procurement (AWS/Azure/GCP) experience