IT Procurement

Not just a job but a career

Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our return we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect value creation collaboration integrity and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Role-Summary:
Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of IT hardware software licenses cloud services networking equipment and IT-related services. The role focuses on strategic sourcing supplier management cost optimization contract negotiation and ensuring timely procurement to support business operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT products and services.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for hardware software cloud services and IT infrastructure.
• Manage and monitor RFQ processes.
• Negotiate pricing commercial terms and service agreements.
• Handle end-to-end procurement activities covering both Direct and Indirect Procurement including CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Collaborate support and communicate with the Global Procurement Team to leverage strategic sourcing opportunities drive cost optimization initiatives standardization projects and align procurement strategies across regions.

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with OEMs distributors system integrators and service providers.
• Negotiate and administer contracts SLAs and licensing agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Drive vendor consolidation and strategic partnerships.

Cost Optimization:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Benchmark pricing and monitor market trends.
• Review and evaluate technical offers in coordination with engineering and user departments and prepare Techno-Commercial Comparisons (TCC) to support supplier selection and procurement decisions.
• Conduct commercial negotiations based on techno-commercial evaluations to achieve the optimum balance of cost quality delivery and service.
• Manage annual procurement budgets and spending forecasts.
• Ensure procurement delivers maximum value while maintaining quality and service levels.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Work closely with IT Finance Legal Project Teams and Business Units.
• Support IT projects by ensuring timely procurement of required products and services.
• Align procurement activities with business and technology roadmaps.

Procurement Operations & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Maintain and manager procurement records purchase orders contracts and supplier databases.
• Manage procurement risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support audits and internal control requirements.

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Coordinate with IT teams for inventory planning and asset lifecycle management.
• Monitor stock levels of critical IT equipment.
• Support warranty AMC and renewal management activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Procurement cost savings achieved.
• On-time delivery and procurement cycle time.
• Supplier performance and service levels.
• Contract compliance and risk management.
• Budget/Target Spend adherence.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering / Information Technology / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

• 1215 years of procurement experience with significant exposure to IT procurement.
• Experience in sourcing IT hardware software licenses cloud services networking equipment and IT services.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and supplier management.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing
• IT Procurement & Category Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting
• ERP/SAP Procurement Systems
• Commercial Expertise
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Effective Communication

Reporting Structure:

Reports To: Head SCM Procurement
Direct Reports: Procurement Executives and Buyers

Objective: Ensure cost-effective timely and compliant procurement of IT products and services while supporting the organizations digital transformation and operational requirements.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse equitable and inclusive will actively recruit develop and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience knowledge thinking styles perspective cultural background and socioeconomic will not discriminate based on race skin color age sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion belief political opinion nationality ethnicity place of origin disability family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong contribute succeed and demonstrate their full potential.

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