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OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:
This position resides within the client’s Procurement department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process Lead: Managed IT hardware procurement spends of $20 Mn/Annum with creation of 800/PO’s per year.
• Managed IT software procurement spends of $9 Mn/Annum with creation of 250 contracts per year.
• Procured and administered licenses for SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, Zoom, Adobe, BlueYonder and ServiceNow.
• Reviewed and managed SaaS contracts, with evaluation of legal terms of EULAs, and SLAs to ensure legal, data security, and compliance obligations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2 compliance reports).
• Experience in working with software asset management team to ensure license compliance, optimize software usage, reduce underutilized assets and achieve cost-saving benefits.
• Developed RFPs and RFQs for procurement and support contracts of leased lines, broadband, MPLS, internet backup links required for telecom/network infrastructure.
• Managed AMC contracts with OEMs for servers, desktops, printers and networking devices, ensuring 99.9% uptime through quarterly preventive maintenance and 4-hour resolution SLAs.
• Effective utilization of P-card for all spot buys and immediate purchases required for IT infrastructure for all IT peripherals and network switches, Ethernet cables, NIC cards, etc.
• Savings: Negotiated software contracts, commercial terms, renewals, user tiers, and subscription models, achieving up to 10~12% cost savings from the IT spend.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/# OF STAFF:
None

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in a fast paced environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Hands-on experience in IT hardware purchases including servers, networking equipment, laptops and peripherals. • Hands-on experience in IT software purchase tools for SaaS, DaaS, On-Prem, ERP, productivity suites, IT security, project management, customized industry specific software.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Any degree (or equivalent), or, equivalent years of combined education and professional experience.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS (written & verbal):
This position requires fluent English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

COMPUTER/SYSTEM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Working knowledge of computers including Windows environments, email, and the internet. Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Visio. Ability to quickly learn proprietary technology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
None required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
None (0%)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Office or home office based role with associated lifting of minimal equipment, sitting / standing, repetitive actions.

Other Job Compensation: This position has no additional compensation.

Certifications/Licenses:

Indian Rupee

Computer/System Skills Requirements:

Benefits:

standard 

Grade: Global

Pay Min: 2200000.0000

Pay Mid: 2450000.0000

Pay Max: 2700000.0000

Additional EEO:

Additional EEO 2:

Additional EEO 3:

Hours: Flexible

Time Zone:

Day 1: Monday

Day 2: Tuesday

Day 3: Wednesday

Day 4: Thursday

Day 5: Friday