Buyer-IT Procurement - Larsen amp Toubro

LNT/P/1031958

Data Center BusinessAmn Tower Powai

Job Purpose

Responsible for IT procurement for Data center business

Roles & Responsibilities

• Cost Effective Procurement of various IT Hardware Software NonIT items Bandwidth etc. as needed in Data Center operations.
• Prepare detailed commercial comparisons of vendor proposals considering factors such as cost quality delivery timelines and other terms.
• Obtain approvals from relevant authorities according to established approval flows.
• Preparing Purchase Order along with detailed Terms & Conditions.
• SLA formulations for various supplies & services required for Data Center.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Ensuring TOT to adhere timely actions and faster turnaround of PR to PO.
• Ensuring OTIFD of supplies & services as per the Contract terms.
• Purchase Order / Contract Life cycle management.
• Maintaining healthy relationship with Suppliers in order to ensure timely support.
• New Vendor Development to maintain competitiveness and high quality standards.
• New Vendor onboarding process.
• Vendor Performance Evaluation & Monitoring on regular intervals.
• Coordination with various internal & external stakeholders.
• Support Presales team for various RFPs including Govt bids.
• Knowledge of SAPMM Module for releasing Purchase Order.
• Maintain accurate records / MIS of product purchases contracts/NonDisclosure Agreements and vendor communications.

Educational Qualifications

BE/BTech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication or Electrical Engineering. MBAOperations/Supply Chain will be added advantage

Relevant Experience

• 5 years procurement experience in IT Hardware / Software.
• Must have procured IT Hardwares like Routers / Firewall / Switches / Servers / Storage / Backup etc. IT Softwares Bandwidth NonIT items Services etc.
• Must be aware of Software licensing model other licensing models of Support & Services.
• Must have knowledge of different contract terms & conditions.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (esp PPT Intermediate to Advance excel proficiency).
• Must be aware of IncoTerms.
• Should be excellent in communication skills.
• Should be target oriented and achieve goals.
• Should be persuasive in nature and convincing others.
• Good in analytical skills and quick learner.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good Team player & gogetter.
• Pleasant personality.
• Worked with similar industry of Data Centre