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Adani

Diversified infrastructure and energy conglomerate

Lead Buyer - IT and Tech Procurement

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAhmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 8–12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement is required, within 15–20 years of overall experience.
  • Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments is required.
  • Proven experience in IT and Technology Procurement, Software Licensing, Cloud Procurement, Cybersecurity Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Technology Infrastructure Sourcing, and Strategic Sourcing and Category Management is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
  • Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
  • Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across technology procurement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority, and audit requirements.
  • Lead procurement and category management for Airport Operational Systems, IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Equipment, Network and Communication Systems, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Enterprise Applications and Software Licensing, End User Computing Devices, IoT and Smart Airport Technologies, Managed IT Services, and Technology Support, AMC, and O&M Contracts.
  • Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, bid evaluation and techno-commercial assessment, vendor negotiations, cost benchmarking and value engineering, and commercial recommendations and approval notes.
  • Lead end-to-end techno-commercial evaluations for technology procurements.
  • Draft, negotiate, and finalize Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Managed Service Contracts, System Integration Contracts, AMC and Support Agreements, Infrastructure Supply Contracts, and Technology Consulting Contracts.
  • Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA compliance.
  • Drive commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.
  • Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.
  • Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, financial strength, innovation capability, commercial competitiveness, security compliance, and ESG adherence.
  • Establish supplier performance management mechanisms and scorecards.
  • Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.
  • Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams to implement technology projects.
  • Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.
  • Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.
  • Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.
  • Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.
  • Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.
  • Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.
  • Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.
  • Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.
  • Support IT asset lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.
  • Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.
  • Work closely with the CAO - Airports, CIO / Head IT & Digital, Airport Systems, Projects, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and ESG teams.
  • Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.
  • Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.
  • Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.
  • Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Technology Management is preferred.
  • A PGDM from a reputed institute is preferred.
  • Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, ITIL, or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are preferred.

About the Company

Adani

Diversified infrastructure and energy conglomerate

Adani operates as a diversified Indian conglomerate spanning infrastructure, energy, transport, logistics, materials, and real estate. Its businesses include ports, airports, power generation, green energy, city gas distribution, cement, mining, and Adani Realty developments, largely organized under 11 publicly listed group companies. What sets Adani apart is its integrated model linking resource extraction, transport, and energy across its portfolio. The goal is to build core infrastructure supporting India's long-term economic growth.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$67.2M
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1988

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