Job Requirements

Job Role: IT Indirect Procurement Lead

Function: Information Technology / Digital Procurement

Reporting to: Matrix reporting to SCM head - Procurement & Head – IT / Chief Digital Officer (TEAL)

Job Details:

The role is responsible for,

- Owning end-to-end IT indirect procurement across hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, AMCs, telecom, cybersecurity, and qualified services

- Driving cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and contract governance for IT spends

- Leading RFP/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and finalization of MSAs, SoWs, and rate cards

- Ensuring compliance with Titan/TEAL procurement policies, audit requirements, and statutory norms

- Partnering with IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Business teams to align sourcing with technology roadmaps

- Managing renewals, license compliance, audits, and risk mitigation related to vendors and contracts

- Tracking procurement KPIs, savings, vendor performance, and SLA compliance

External Interfaces:

- OEMs and IT technology vendors
- System Integrators and Service Providers
- Cloud, SaaS, ERP, and Cybersecurity partners
- Consultants, auditors, and legal teams (for contracts)

Internal Interfaces:

- IT Infrastructure, Applications, SAP, Analytics, and Digital teams




- Corporate & Unit Procurement
- Finance, Legal, Internal Audit
- Business heads and project sponsors

Education:

- BE / BTech (IT / Computers / Electronics)

- MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain / Operations / Procurement (preferred)

Relevant Experience:

- 8–12 years of experience in IT indirect procurement or IT sourcing

- Strong exposure to software licensing (SAP, SaaS, OEMs), IT infrastructure, and services contracts

- Experience working with manufacturing / engineering organizations preferred

- Hands-on experience in commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and cost optimization

Behavioural Skills:

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

- High ownership and accountability

- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset

- Ability to work in a matrix organization

- Commercial acumen with risk awareness

Knowledge:

- IT procurement categories: hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, AMCs

- Licensing models (perpetual, subscription, SaaS)

- Contractual terms: MSAs, SLAs, penalties, confidentiality, IP, exit clauses
- ERP/SAP procurement processes
- Compliance, audit, and governance frameworks

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📌 TEAL-Manager Purchase (IT Indirect) (India)
🏢 Titan Company
📍 India