About NIIT Ltd
NIIT is a leading Skills and Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world's leading training companies owing to its vast and comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 40 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises, and Institutions.
Job Overview and Key Outcomes:
Overall KPI: Cost Savings, Procurement TAT, Vendor Performance, PO/PR Compliance, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Process Improvement
Manage end-to-end procurement activities from requirement to PO closure
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities from requirement to PO closure.
- Handle RFQ/RFP, vendor evaluation, price comparison and negotiations.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill procurement requirements.
- Manage vendor onboarding, documentation and performance.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and other commercial conditions.
- Manage renewals, rate cards and subscriptions.
- Ensure timely PO processing and compliance with procurement policies.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
- Maintain procurement MIS, spend data and vendor records.
- Coordinate with Finance, IT, HR, Marketing and other business functions.
Key Categories
- IT Hardware, Laptop Peripherals & Software
- Subscriptions
- Marketing
- Professional Services
- HR/Training
- Events
- Facilities & Administration
Critical to Quality (CTQ) Parameters
- Sound Technical Knowledge of IT/Non IT/Equipment Hiring/Promotional/Marketing/consumable Products and Goods and service tax
- Preparation of PO and savings trackers on weekly basis.
- Robust communication and Negotiation Skills.
- Knowledge of Commercial/indirect Taxation.
- Ability to strategically plan for sourcing customized services and products required for multiple businesses.
- Strong focus on building multifunctional teamwork and customer/supplier relationships
- Analytical skills to identify the potential suppliers to create strong and consistent vendor/supplier base for the regular products and services.
Mandatory Skills
- Graduate/Post Graduate in Commerce/Diploma in Procurement
- 3 to 6 years of experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing in IT or ITES Industry.
- Good knowledge of Excel and SAP ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong analytical and Communication skills
- Sourcing, Negotiation, contracting, PO Management and invoice processing.
Optional/Preferable Skills
- MBA Supply Chain/Operations is Desirable.
- Knowledge of e-procurement is desirable.
- Experience in Indirect/Non-Capex Procurement preferred.
- Strong vendor management and stakeholder-management skills.
- Knowledge of supplier base in IT related industry.
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory: Graduate/Post Graduate in Commerce/Diploma in Procurement
- Optional: MBA Supply Chain/Operations
📌 Procurement Specialist (Gurugram)
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📍 Gurugram