Procurement IT Category - Buyer

Job description

**Job Requirements** - Establish best in class process for the procurement of IT category. - Establish standard Terms & Conditions of procurement for various items that we procure and ensure the same is in line with industry benchmark - Benchmark our rates/prices vs. market periodically. - Target & achieve x% productivity/efficiency/cost savings year on year. - Ensure TCO is less on a YOY basis despite the vendors being sole source or single source. - Make sound buy vs lease decisions. - Centralize decision making for better deals and build long term relationship. - Develop vendors, improve speed & quality of items procured **Work Experience** - 8-10 years of progressive purchase and procurement experience with a minimum 6 + years of experience in handling IT Category Procurement. Proven ability to build and implement innovative approaches to global procurement. - Proven track record developing strong relationships with vendors and providing innovative solutions in procurement. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong change management skills - Open to feedback and desire to learn and improve individual performance. - Process and project management experience is a plus. - Global cross-cultural exposure is a MUST. - Impeccable integrity