Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager IT Category Buyer

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