Dhani - Information Technology Procurement Manager (10-11 yrs)

Designation : Manager IT Procurement.

Location : Gurgaon (On-site).

Key Deliverables / KPIs / Matrices :

- Ensure purchasing strategies and processes are aligned with business objectives and operational needs (price, quality, and delivery targets) to enable effective market competition.

- Establish and enforce IT procurement policies, define scalable processes, and strengthen compliance frameworks.

- Lead the entire IT Capex and Opex spend for the group.

- Manage the sourcing team, develop sourcing strategies, lead large-scale negotiations, and manage strategic vendor relationships.

- Drive IT planning and budgeting processes on a quarterly basis.

- Oversee the day-to-day procurement operations, including Source-to-Contract and Requisition-to-Pay cycles, ensuring efficiency and value generation for IT.

- Act as a SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for IT vendor negotiations, vendor selection, PO releases, and ensuring timely payments.

- Develop and maintain a supplier relationship management and evaluation process to ensure

supplier performance and compliance.

- Handle partner payment issues proactively and ensure their timely resolution.

- Drive IT cost reduction initiatives and business process improvements.

- Ensure strict adherence to the Company's Spend & Transaction Policy.

- Conduct all procurement and vendor management activities with the highest ethical and

professional standards.

Desired Skills :

Experience : Minimum 10 years in IT Procurement and Financial Diligence.

- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

- Excellent planning, research, and organizational abilities.

- Deep knowledge of vendor networks across multiple locations for faster procurement cycles.

- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing startup environment.

- Proficient in procurement technical tools like SAP or equivalent ERP platforms.

- Strong exposure and experience in IT product procurement and vendor negotiations.

- Team management and leadership skills.

Persona :

- A professional with 10+ years of experience in IT procurement with strong financial acumen.

- Proven experience with IT sourcing strategies, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management.

- Hands-on experience with procurement process automation tools and platforms.

- Ability to manage a team, handles multiple priorities, and work effectively under tight deadlines.