About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Procurement Lead to join a large, global retail chain group. In this role, you will lead and execute end-to-end IT procurement activities, ensuring the timely availability of technology systems and services while maintaining cost optimization, vendor compliance, and alignment with business, security, and operational goals. This position is ideal for a professional with extensive experience in IT sourcing who is looking to contribute to a fast-paced retail and manufacturing workplace. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Cochin for the long term; proficiency in Malayalam is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
- IT Procurement Operations: Lead end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, software, mobile devices, licenses, cloud services, and IT services across corporate offices, manufacturing units, warehouses, and retail stores.
- Vendor & OEM Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and service providers. Lead negotiations, pricing finalization, SLAs, AMCs, ATS,



and contract renewals.
- Contract & Compliance: Assist in drafting and reviewing IT contracts, NDAs, and rate agreements in coordination with Legal and Finance teams. Ensure compliance with GST, import/export norms, internal policies, and ISO standards.
- Asset & License Management: Oversee the lifecycle management of IT assets, including servers, cloud vendors, end-user devices, POS systems, networking equipment, CCTV, DVR/NVR, and security infrastructure.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Support the preparation and tracking of IT procurement budgets, monitor spend, identify variances, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
- Business Alignment: Support procurement for specialized retail systems, including ERP, POS, inventory management, RFID, weighing scales, hallmarking, and surveillance
hallmarking, and surveillance solutions.
- Project Support: Provide timely procurement support for

📌 IT Procurement Lead (Kochi)
🏢 Knowledge Artisans Private
📍 Kochi