IT Procurement Manager

Job Requirements

Role/Job Title:IT Procurement Specialist

Function/Department:Information Technology

Primary Responsibilities:

• Good understanding of Software Costing and negotiation, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts.

• Proven experience in continuous cost saving and opex cost reductions

• Should be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and understanding

• Good understanding of Software licensing models & contract terms to derive best value.

• Quick Learner with strong analytical stills.

• Experience in handling major OEMs in Enterprise IT landscape License Procurement and Optimization.

• Negotiate and procure software licenses. Optimize software licenses to maximize utilization, reduce costs and eliminate redundancies.

• Software Inventory and documentation: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of software license.

• Keep accurate records of license details, purchase agreements, renewal dates and maintenance contracts.

• License Compliance - Track usage, lease and follow up with stakeholders to understand the utilization, either to purchase or check for removal of unauthorized software.

• Proven track record in project/program management.

Secondary Responsibilities: