IT Procurement Manager

Tablespace Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tablespace Bangalore is seeking a senior procurement leader to own end-to-end IT procurement, including hardware, software, cloud and security. You will drive supplier negotiations, budgets and governance across multi-location operations.

The role requires strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT or related field.
• MBA in Supply Chain/Operations/Procurement preferred.
• 5–10 years of IT procurement and vendor management experience.
• CIPS/CPSM/ITIL/PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software, networking, cloud, security and IT services.
• Drive RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, vendor evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, AMCs and license renewals.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, Legal and Business teams for procurement planning and PO approvals.
• Track procurement budgets, optimize costs and deliver savings through strategic sourcing.
• Ensure timely PO release, invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Maintain procurement governance, documentation and audit compliance.
• Support IT asset lifecycle, software license compliance and inventory optimization.
• Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor negotiations

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT or related field

MBA in Supply Chain/Operations/Procurement preferred

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

Lead the organization's end-to-end IT procurement function, ensuring strategic sourcing, commercial excellence, vendor governance, cost optimization, and timely procurement of IT infrastructure, software, cloud, cybersecurity solutions, and IT services while supporting business growth.

Preferred Industry Background

• IT/ITES, Managed Workspace, Technology, Retail, BFSI or Enterprise Services
• Experience in multi-location enterprise IT procurement
• Exposure to infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity procurement
• Experience managing strategic OEMs, distributors and system integrators

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT or related field
• MBA in Supply Chain/Operations/Procurement preferred
• 510 years of IT procurement and vendor management experience
• CIPS/CPSM/ITIL/PMP certification is an advantage

Preferred candidate profile

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software, networking, cloud, security and IT services.
• Drive RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, vendor evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, AMCs and license renewals.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, Legal and Business teams for procurement planning and PO approvals.
• Track procurement budgets, optimize costs and deliver savings through strategic sourcing.
• Ensure timely PO release, invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Maintain procurement governance, documentation and audit compliance.
• Support IT asset lifecycle, software license compliance and inventory optimization.
• Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs and continuous process improvements.