Information Technology Procurement

Shyam Steel Industries Limited; Kolkata; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shyam Steel Industries Limited is seeking an IT/Procurement professional to own end-to-end IT hardware, software and telecom procurement in Kolkata. You will ensure best price, quality and delivery while managing telecom spend and ethical vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in IT procurement, strong SAP MM skills, and proven cost-saving negotiation abilities. The role requires hands-on SAP, vendor oversight, and robust Excel/analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT or Commerce; MBA in Supply Chain preferred.
• 4+ years in IT procurement and telecom management.
• Strong knowledge of laptops, servers, storage, network devices and telecom configurations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and benchmarking of IT products and services (laptops, servers, storage, networking, software, telecom).
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs and comparative statements after evaluating specifications with IT team.
• Negotiate prices, SLAs, warranties and payment terms with vendors; close rate contracts and AMCs.
• Procure mobile devices through OEMs, distributors and local vendors; build vendor relationships for quick delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships end to end: onboarding, performance reviews, escalations and issue resolution.
• Register and maintain vendors in SAP; keep performance and compliance records.
• Raise and release Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in SAP (MM); follow up deliveries, GRN and invoice clearance.
• Manage telecom services: mobile plans, leased lines, MPLS/ILL, internet, SIM and ISP contracts.
• Reconcile telecom bills against contracts and usage; raise disputes and ensure credits.
• Track IT asset purchases, licence renewals, warranty and contract expiry.
• Report on spend, savings and vendor performance to management.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

SAP MM

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in Engineering / IT / Commerce

MBA (Supply Chain) preferred

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Department: IT / Procurement | Location: Kolkata

Role Purpose

Own end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, mobile devices, software, network and telecom services, ensuring the right technology at the best price, quality and delivery, tight control over telecom spend, and strong, ethical vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and benchmarking of IT products and services (laptops, servers, storage, networking, software, telecom).
• Evaluate technical specifications with the IT team and prepare RFQs/RFPs and comparative statements.
• Negotiate prices, SLAs, warranties and payment terms with vendors; close rate contracts and AMCs.
• Procure mobile devices (Apple, Android) through OEMs, distributors and local vendors; build local vendor relationships to ensure quick availability and delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships end to end: onboarding, performance reviews, escalations and issue resolution.
• Register and maintain vendors in SAP; keep performance and compliance records.
• Raise and release Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in SAP (MM); follow up on deliveries, GRN and invoice clearance.
• Manage telecom services: mobile plans, leased lines, MPLS/ILL, internet, SIM and ISP contracts.
• Reconcile telecom bills against contracts and usage; raise disputes and ensure credits.
• Track IT asset purchases, licence renewals, warranty and contract expiry.
• Report on spend, savings and vendor performance to management.

Requirements

• Graduate in Engineering / IT / Commerce; MBA (Supply Chain) preferred.
• Atleast 4 years in IT procurement and telecom management.
• Strong knowledge of laptop, server, storage, network device (switch, firewall, Wi-Fi, router), mobile device and telecom configurations.
• Proven negotiation and vendor relationship management skills with demonstrated cost savings.
• Hands-on proficiency in SAP MM (PR/PO, vendor master, GRN, invoice verification).
• Experience in telecom bill audit and reconciliation.
• High integrity and ethical conduct; fair, transparent and compliant in all vendor dealings.
• Strong Excel, analytical and communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Cost savings vs. benchmark
• PO turnaround time and on-time delivery (including mobile devices)
• Telecom bill accuracy and recoveries
• Vendor performance, relationships and compliance