Lead end-to-end procurement for IT Hardware, Software, Networking and related services with robust OEM negotiation, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management expertise.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end IT procurement lifecycle management
Global sourcing and supplier management
OEM negotiations (Example: Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, etc.)/ Direct Negotiations with OEMs.
Handling RFQ/RFP/RFI and competitive bidding
Cost optimization and commercial negotiations
Vendor onboarding, performance management, and governance
Contract review and compliance adherence
Stakeholder management across business and technology teams
Procurement reporting and MIS management
Required Skills
7–10 years of IT procurement experience
Solid OEM negotiation and commercial skills
Experience in bidding (RFP/RFQ)
Vendor management expertise
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Solid Excel and Ariba knowledge
Commercial and contractual understanding
Good knowledge of IT hardware, software, networking, cloud, and services procurement
Preferred Profile
Experience in reputed organizations
Stable career history (preferably 3+ years in each company)
Global procurement exposure
Experience handling high-value procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives
📌 Senior Procurement Specialist Chennai
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Chennai
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