Category Manager-IT Procurement, Data Center & Cloud Services

PeopleStrong; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro – Vyoma in Mumbai seeks a Category Manager-IT Procurement for Data Centre. You will lead end-to-end IT procurement across cloud, compute, network, storage and software/hardware products, with SAP-MM expertise and a strong focus on TCO and vendor management.

The role requires 15 years+ procurement experience, SAP-MM proficiency, and excellent communication. MBA in operations/supply chain is a plus; the position is based in Mumbai with on-site work.

Qualifications

• 15 years+ procurement experience in relevant category.
• Must have SAP-MM experience for minimum 5 years.
• Familiarity with software licensing models and Service licensing.
• ISO 9K/14K/45K/20K/22K/27K familiarity is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage PR to PO process including RFPs, offers, evaluations, negotiations and PO placement.
• Ensure cost effectiveness within budget and perform TCO evaluations.
• Obtain approvals per Delegation of Authority.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and NDAs; manage vendor assessment.
• Prepare PO terms, SLA finalization and contract management.
• Ensure OTIF delivery per contract terms.
• Provide MIS and spend analyses monthly.
• Support pre-sales for RFPs and bids.

Skills

SAP-MM

Vendor management

Negotiations

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

BE/B-Tech or equivalent with CS/EC/EE

MBA-Operations/Supply Chain (advantage)

Job description

Category Manager-IT Procurement, Data Centre ...

LNT/C-DC-CS/1707841

• IU72-Larsen & Toubro – Vyoma
• AMN Tower, Powai

Posted On 27 Mar 2026

End Date 23 Sep 2026

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Knowledge & Posting Location

Procurement Purchase Order Data Center SAP Total Cost of Ownership Analysis & Problem Solving

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for Procurement & Category Management of IT Products (Cloud, Compute, Network, Security, Storage, Back-up, Software / Hardware, Professional Managed Services etc.) for Data center business

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complete PR to PO process including RFPs, obtaining offers, Comparative evaluations, Negotiations, Placement of Purchase Orders & Logistics.
• Cost Effective Procurement within the budgeted cost / targets, Opex v/s Capex evaluation, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) evaluation.
• Obtain approvals according to Delegation of Authority.
• Ensuring TAT to adhere timely actions for PR to PO process.
• Managing Vendor On-boarding process & Vendor Assessment to ensure their capabilities / quality, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with Vendors.
• Contract Formulations, Preparing Terms & Conditions of Purchase Order, SLA finalization & Contract Management.
• Ensuring OTIF-Delivery of supplies & services as per the Contract terms.
• Cost Estimation, Forecasting, Price Trend Analysis for the Category items.
• MIS report submission on monthly basis, Spend Analysis.
• Vendor Performance Evaluation & Monitoring on regular intervals.
• Ensuring Procurement Compliance as per Internal Finance Control guidelines, ISO compliances adherence.
• Smooth Coordination with various internal & external stakeholders.
• Support Pre-sales team for various RFPs & Bids.
• Knowledge of SAP-MM Module.
• Team Management, People Development.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:(degree, training, or certification required)

BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication or Electrical Engineering. MBA-Operations/Supply Chain will be added advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:(no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)

• 15 years+ procurement experience in relevant category.
• Must have experience on SAP-MM Module for minimum 5 years.
• Must be aware of Software licensing model, other licensing models of Support & Services.
• Familiarity of ISO 9K / 14K / 45K / 20K / 22K / 27K would be added advantage.
• Should be excellent in communication skills (written & verbal).
• Should be target oriented, time bound and achieve goals.
• Should possess good Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving attitude, Critical Thinking, Collaborative approach, Persuasive skills & Analytical skills.
• Must have high standards of integrity & ethics.
• Good Team player & go-getter.
• Relevant experience in similar industry of Data Centre would be added advantage.