Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for IT and technology spend, aligning with business objectives and market trends
Advise and support IT stakeholders on supplier strategy, sourcing options, and commercial models.
Lead procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking, competitive tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and supplier negotiations
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and post-contract management.
Build and maintain effective relationships with IT stakeholders and key suppliers, supporting supplier relationship management (SRM) across the technology supplier base
Identify and mitigate commercial risks and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
Analyze data and industry insights to inform sourcing decisions and optimize supplier performance.
Support the development of procurement strategy and drive continuous improvement within the category.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal,



and IT to deliver projects and initiatives on time and within budget
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology markets, trends, and contracting models, including SaaS and cloud services

Qualifications
Key Skills Qualifications
Proven experience in IT procurement and category management
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
An understanding of contract law, particularly for technology and SaaS contracts
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market intelligence.
Experience with supplier relationship management and post-contract activities.
Solid organizational and time management skills.
3 years of experience minimum

Personal Attributes
Commercially astute and results-driven.
Proactive, adaptable, and able to adapt to changing business needs.
Robust decision-making and project management skills.
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📌 It Category Lead It Procurement Lead Mumbai
🏢 Third Bridge
📍 Mumbai