Job Purpose
Responsible for Procurement & Vendor Management of IT Products (Cloud, Compute, Network, Security, Storage, Back-up, Software / Hardware, Professional Managed Services etc.) for Data center business
Role Description
Key Responsibilities
- Managing complete PR to PO process including Requirement gathering, RFPs, obtaining offers, Comparative evaluations, Negotiations, Placement of Purchase Orders & Logistics.
- Managing New Vendor developments, Vendor Rationalization, Rate Contracts, Partnership Agreements, Vendor Management etc.
- Cost Effective Procurement within the budgeted cost / targets, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) evaluation.
- Obtain approvals according to Delegation of Authority.
- Ensuring TAT to adhere timely actions for PR to PO process.
- Managing Vendor On-boarding process & Vendor Assessment to ensure their capabilities / quality, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with Vendors.
- Preparing Terms & Conditions of Purchase Order, SL...