Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

IT & Technology Procurement Strategy

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
- Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
- Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Lead procurement and category management for:

- Airport Operational Systems (AODB, RMS, FIDS, BHS, Resource Management Systems)
- IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Equipment
- Network & Communication Systems
- Cybersecurity Solutions
- Cloud Infrastructure and Services
- Enterprise Applications and Software Licensing
- End User Computing Devices
- IoT and Smart Airport Technologies
- Managed IT Services
- Technology Support, AMC, and O&M; Contracts

Key responsibilities include:

- RFI/RFP/RFQ management
- Bid evaluation and techno-commercial assessment
- Vendor negotiations
- Cost benchmarking and value engineering
- Commercial recommendation and approval notes

Techno-Commercial Evaluation & Contract Management

- Lead end-to-end techno-commercial evaluations for technology procurements.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including:
- Software License Agreements
- SaaS Agreements
- Managed Service Contracts
- System Integration Contracts
- AMC and Support Agreements
- Infrastructure Supply Contracts
- Technology Consulting Contracts

- Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA compliance.
- Drive commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.

Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships

- Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.
- Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.




- Evaluate suppliers based on:
- Technical capability
- Financial strength
- Innovation capability
- Commercial competitiveness
- Security compliance
- ESG adherence

- Establish robust supplier performance management mechanisms and scorecards.

IT Operations & Project Procurement Support

- Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.
- Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams for implementation of technology projects.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.
- Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.

Commercial Governance & Cost Optimization

- Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.
- Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.
- Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.
- Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.

Logistics, Asset & Inventory Oversight

- Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.
- Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.
- Support IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.
- Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.

Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with:
- CAO - Airports
- CIO / Head IT & Digital
- Airport Systems Teams
- Projects Team
- Operations Team
- Finance Team
- Legal Team
- Compliance Team
- ESG Team





- Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

- Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.
- Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.
- Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Internal Stakeholders

- Chief Airport Officer (CAO)
- Head - Techno Commercial
- CIO / Head - IT & Digital
- Digital Transformation Team
- Airport Systems Team
- Engineering & Projects Team
- Operations Team
- Finance Team
- Legal Team
- Compliance Team
- ESG Team

Key External Stakeholders

- OEMs
- Technology Vendors
- System Integrators
- Software Providers
- Cloud Service Providers
- Telecom Operators
- Cybersecurity Vendors
- Managed Service Providers
- Consultants & Technology Advisors
- Logistics and Supply Chain Partners

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent)

Preferred

- MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement / Technology Management)
- PGDM from a reputed institute
- Certifications such as:
- CIPS
- CPSM
- PMP
- ITIL
- Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Work Experience

- 15-20 years of overall experience
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement.
- Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments.
- Proven experience in:
- IT & Technology Procurement
- Software Licensing
- Cloud Procurement
- Cybersecurity Procurement
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Technology Infrastructure Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

📌 Lead Buyer (IT and Tech Procurement) (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani
📍 Ahmedabad