IT Procurement Lead

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 environment. 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 new store rollouts, expansions, and IT refresh programs while collaborating with IT Infrastructure, Security, and Retail Operations teams.
Requirements (Must-Have Skills)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum 6–8 years of professional experience in IT procurement, vendor coordination, or technology sourcing.
Strong understanding of IT procurement processes and contract lifecycle management.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, retail systems, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise applications.
Familiarity with IT asset management, license compliance, and procurement documentation.
Strong negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple procurement requests simultaneously.
Proficiency in Malayalam and willingness to be based in Cochin long-term.
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations.
Prior experience in retail, jewellery, or manufacturing sectors within multi-location enterprises.
Exposure to large IT environments with structured procurement and audit processes.
Certification or awareness of ITIL or ISO 27001 standards.
Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS.
Experience with Microsoft D365.
Technical familiarity with Fortinet, Cisco, or Avaya products.
Hands-on experience with ERP procurement modules (SAP or Microsoft).
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package (8 LPA to 11 LPA).
Opportunity to work with a large, global retail chain group.
Exposure to complex, large-scale IT environments and diverse retail technologies.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional exposure to Finance, Legal, and Operations.
Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization.
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