Key Responsibilities – Strategic Buyer, Global Technology

- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management for global technology categories, including SaaS, cloud, enterprise software, IT services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, hardware and professional services.

- Independently manage complex, high-value sourcing projects and technology contracts valued up to or exceeding

USD 15 million

.

- Develop sourcing strategies through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, demand optimisation, TCO analysis and competitive RFx processes.

- Lead RFI, RFP and RFQ activities—from requirement gathering and supplier identification through commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract award and implementation.

- Review and negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, order forms, renewals, amendments and licensing agreements.

- Review vendor redlines and negotiate contractual clauses in collaboration with Legal, Information Security, Data Privacy, Finance and business stakeholders.

- Negotiate critical clauses covering limitation of liability, indemnity, intellectual property,



confidentiality, data protection, cybersecurity, responsible AI usage, termination rights, audit rights, service credits and dispute resolution.

- Negotiate commercials covering pricing, payment terms, renewal price caps, volume discounts, rebates, true-up/true-down rights, rate cards, benchmarking rights and multi-year price protection.

Mandatory Experience

- 10+ years of overall procurement experience, including at least

5–7 years in IT/Technology Procurement

.

- Proven ownership of large IT sourcing projects or spend portfolios, preferably

USD 15 million or above

.

- Hands-on SaaS contract redlining and clause-negotiation experience.

- Robust, quantified record of savings and commercial value delivery.

- Experience working with global suppliers and stakeholders, particularly across North America and Europe.

- Prior team-management or category-leadership experience.

- Willingness to work the

5:30 PM–2:30 AM shift

.

📌 Global Category Manager (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Ace Recruitment u0026 Placement Consultants
📍 Ahmedabad