Job title : Procurement Specialist / Sr. Manager Information Technology (IT)
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The person procuring Information Technology (IT) related goods and services is typically responsible for acquiring technology solutions to support an organizations IT infrastructure and operations. Key roles and responsibilities include:
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IT Categories:
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1. Hardware (e.g. servers laptops desktops)
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2. Software (e.g. licenses subscriptions)
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3. Networking and telecommunications
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4. Cybersecurity solutions
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5. Cloud services (IaaS PaaS SaaS)
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6. IT consulting and professional services
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Desirable Skills:
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1. IT knowledge (e.g. hardware software networking)
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2. Procurement expertise
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3. Contract negotiation and management
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4. Analytical and problemsolving skills
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5. Communication and project management skills
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Roles & Responsibilities:
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Staying uptodate with IT market trends and technologies
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Collaborating with IT stakeholders to understand requirements
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Evaluating technical specifications and vendor capabilities
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Sourcing and evaluating IT vendors and service providers
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Conducting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for IT goods and services
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Negotiating contracts and pricing for IT purchases
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Ensuring contract compliance and adherence
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Managing contract renewals and terminations
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Coordinating with legal and finance teams for Maintainingaccurate contract records
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Coordinating with IT vendors and service providers for timely delivery of IT goods and services
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Managing vendor performance and quality
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Resolving disputes or issues with vendors
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Conducting vendor audits and due diligence
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Risk Management:
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1. Identifying and mitigating IT procurement risks
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2. Conducting risk assessments and due diligence
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3. Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
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4. Monitoring and reporting on risk exposure
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Compliance:
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Getting IT budget & forecasting for effectively managing procurment expenses
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Ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures
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Conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses
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Requirements
Requirements
Education and Certifications:
1. Bachelors degree in computer science IT business or related field
2. Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
3. Certified Information Technology Procurement Specialist (CITPS)
4. Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS)
Desirable Skills:
1. IT knowledge (e.g. hardware software networking)
2. Procurement expertise
3. Contract negotiation and management
4. Analytical and problemsolving skills
5. Communication and project management skills
Benefits
Enhancing and decentralization of Service procurement in terms of quality TAT & Cost.
Required Experience:
Manager