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IT Procurement
Paytm
Before you apply
The practical pictureRole details
- Employment
- Full-time
Inside the role
- Qualifications
- 5-7 years of proven expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement of IT products and services Proven experience in procurement of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, and telecommunications Experience in commercial negotiations and contract management Knowledge of ERP/eProcurement Platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.)
Role signal brief
The role, at a glance
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Paytm is hiring an IT Procurement Professional with 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement of IT hardware, software, and cloud services. The role involves managing the full procurement lifecycle, negotiating commercial terms, and maintaining vendor relationships in an onsite location in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
What you need
- 5-7 years of proven expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement of IT products and services
- Proven experience in procurement of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, and telecommunications
- Experience in commercial negotiations and contract management
- Knowledge of ERP/eProcurement Platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.)
What you will own
- Manage end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, and telecommunications
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies and manage the complete sourcing lifecycle including RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation and supplier evaluation
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and manage contract renewals and amendments
- Build strategic relationships with vendors and conduct performance reviews
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure procurement compliance and cost optimization
Core skills
IT ProcurementStrategic SourcingContract ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementCommercial NegotiationSAP/Ariba/CoupaCloud Services ProcurementSpend Management
Role brief
We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented IT Procurement Professionalwith 5-7 years of proven expertise for strategic sourcing and procurement of ITproducts and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in procuring IT hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, and professional services. The role requires end-to-end ownership of procurement activities, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and procurement governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing: End-to-end procurement of IT hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, data center infrastructure, and technology services. Proven experience in procurement of IT infrastructure, software licensing,cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, and managed services. Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with businessobjectives and technology roadmaps. Manage the complete sourcing lifecycle, including requirement gathering,market assessment, RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, and contract award. Drive competitive bidding and supplier selection to achieve optimumcommercial and technical outcomes.
Commercial & Contract Management: Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, SLAs, licensing models,support agreements, renewals, and long-term contracts. Ensure timely execution of contracts in collaboration with Legal, Finance,Information Security, and business stakeholders. Manage contract renewals, amendments, vendor obligations, and commercialrisk throughout the contract lifecycle. Deliver measurable cost savings while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership(TCO).
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, distributors, systemintegrators, cloud providers, and technology partners. Conduct supplier performance reviews, governance meetings, and businessreviews to improve service quality and vendor performance. Collaborate with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, Risk, and businessteams to understand procurement requirements and deliver timely sourcingsupport. Act as a trusted procurement advisor to business stakeholders on sourcingstrategies and commercial decisions.
Required Skills & Competencies: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management IT Hardware, Software, SaaS & Cloud Procurement Cybersecurity & Telecom Procurement Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management Vendor Relationship & Performance Management Procurement Governance & Compliance Cost Optimization & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Procurement Analytics & Spend Management Risk Assessment & Business Continuity Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Collaboration ERP/eProcurement Platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.) Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Exposure to European procurement and regulatory requirements will bepreferred.