Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Primary Skills

• Budgeting, Funding & Finance Management

Job requirements

• Experience Range: With at least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, including direct involvement in sourcing IT equipment and managing vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage end-to-end procurement processes for IT equipment, services, and project materials, ensuring timely availability and supporting business objectives. 2. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and onboarding OEMs, distributors, channel partners, and system integrators. 3. Lead the sourcing lifecycle, including preparation and management of RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, and contract finalization, achieving measurable cost savings and service improvements. 4. Conduct detailed techno-commercial evaluations and commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, AMC, SLAs, and contractual risk mitigation. 5. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key technology vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Ruckus, Huawei, TP-Link, and other networking suppliers. 6. Monitor supplier performance, implement cost optimization strategies, and ensure adherence to delivery timelines and quality standards. 7. Ensure procurement compliance with company policies, financial controls, contractual obligations, and statutory regulations. 8. Prepare and maintain procurement MIS reports, vendor scorecards, and accurate procurement data records for analysis and decision-making. Required Skills: 1. Expertise in IT procurement processes and strategic sourcing methodologies 2. Hands-on experience sourcing IT hardware, including Wi-Fi access points, switches, routers, structured cabling, end computing equipment, and storage solutions 3. Proficiency in managing RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for IT procurement 4. Advanced skills in vendor evaluation, onboarding, and contract management 5. Strong techno-commercial analysis and negotiation capabilities 6. Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle for procurement operations 7. Ability to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis 8. Knowledge of procurement compliance, financial controls, and statutory regulations Preferred Skills: 1. Experience implementing AI or automation in procurement processes 2. Knowledge of warranty, AMC, SLA, and contractual risk management 3. Exposure to large-scale IT infrastructure projects 4. Understanding of global sourcing and supply chain management 5. Expertise in cost optimization strategies for IT procurement Desired Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a relevant field 2. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 3. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)