Senior Buyer, Group IT Indirect Procurement

About the role

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Rate Card Management & Vendor Selection: Request and analyze proposals from suppliers based on price and specifications. Select vendors for goods/services. Cost Negotiation with Suppliers: Manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. Collaborate with Project Manager for technical ratings and conduct commercial evaluations. Negotiate costs with vendors, finalize contracts, and ensure approvals from senior management. Handle vendor registration and submission of documents for PO creation. Sourcing Strategy Execution: Oversee supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution. Ensure supplier performance and logistics management. Contract Negotiation: Develop negotiation strategies for favorable terms. Focus on quality, cost containment, and process improvements while adhering to budgets. Coordinate with legal teams for contractual reviews and risk minimization. Vendor Shortlisting: Identify vendors for cross-functional services (e.g., SAP, HR applications). Purchase Order Processing: Extract pending PR data from SAP and verify details (e.g., payment terms, SLA). Generate POs and prepare weekly cash flow statements for approval. Collaborate with senior management for PO reviews and approvals. Dashboard & Procurement Efficiency: Improve P2P dashboards for enhanced MIS reporting. Lead transformation activities to boost procurement efficiency. Supplier Relationship Management: Establish long-term partnerships with industry suppliers. Legal Contract Processing: Facilitate NDA processing with legal teams. Invoice Management: Verify, assign, and submit invoices for payment. Resolve supplier invoice issues and errors related to processing. Conduct supplier training for invoice submission. Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification MBA - Information Technology , B. Tech - Information Technology / Computer Science ASP, Java, Oracle Certified Professional, SAP MM and PS module, C++, Foxpro, MCSE, ITIL, Power BI General Experience Experience of 10+ years in Information Technology, 2 years in Procurement and 5 years in Budget Critical Experience System Generated Core Skills Analytical Thinking Communication Skills Influencing Skills Project Planning & Execution Risk Analysis Supplier Selection Pricing Price Optimization Supplier Risk Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Benchmarking System Generated Secondary Skills Negotiation Project Management Supplier Management

What you’ll do

• Manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs and evaluate vendor proposals
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers ensuring senior management approval
• Oversee purchase order creation, invoice verification, and cash flow statements
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT services and applications
• Maintain supplier relationships and drive performance improvements
• Improve procurement dashboards and P2P reporting

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years IT experience
• 2 years procurement experience
• SAP MM and PS module expertise
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Budget planning and cost containment
• MBA or related advanced degree

Skills

Education

• MBA - Information Technology
• B.Tech - Information Technology