TEAL-Manager Purchase (IT Indirect)

Job Requirements

Job Role: IT Indirect Procurement Lead

Function: Information Technology / Digital Procurement

Reporting to: Matrix reporting to SCM head - Procurement & Head – IT / Chief Digital Officer (TEAL)

Job Details

The role is responsible for,

• Owning end-to-end IT indirect procurement across hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, AMCs, telecom, cybersecurity, and professional services
• Driving cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and contract governance for IT spends
• Leading RFP/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and finalization of MSAs, SoWs, and rate cards
• Ensuring compliance with Titan/TEAL procurement policies, audit requirements, and statutory norms
• Partnering with IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Business teams to align sourcing with technology roadmaps
• Managing renewals, license compliance, audits, and risk mitigation related to vendors and contracts
• Tracking procurement KPIs, savings, vendor performance, and SLA compliance

External Interfaces

• OEMs and IT technology vendors
• System Integrators and Service Providers
• Cloud, SaaS, ERP, and Cybersecurity partners
• Consultants, auditors, and legal teams (for contracts)

Internal Interfaces

• IT Infrastructure, Applications, SAP, Analytics, and Digital teams
• Corporate & Unit Procurement
• Finance, Legal, Internal Audit
• Business heads and project sponsors

Education

• BE / BTech (IT / Computers / Electronics)
• MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain / Operations / Procurement (preferred)

Relevant Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in IT indirect procurement or IT sourcing
• Strong exposure to software licensing (SAP, SaaS, OEMs), IT infrastructure, and services contracts
• Experience working with manufacturing / engineering organizations preferred
• Hands-on experience in commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and cost optimization

Behavioural Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High ownership and accountability
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Commercial acumen with risk awareness

Knowledge

• IT procurement categories: hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, AMCs
• Licensing models (perpetual, subscription, SaaS)
• Contractual terms: MSAs, SLAs, penalties, confidentiality, IP, exit clauses
• ERP/SAP procurement processes
• Compliance, audit, and governance frameworks

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