Lead Buyer (IT and Tech Procurement)

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape IT and technology sourcing across airport assets.

You will drive end‑to‑end techno-commercial evaluations, vendor governance, and strategic procurement initiatives with cross-functional teams in IT, Digital, and Operations. The role demands deep experience in IT procurement, cloud, and software licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, and contract management.
• Prior work in airports, aviation, or large enterprise environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT procurement strategies and roadmaps for technology assets.
• Lead techno-commercial evaluations and contract negotiations end-to-end.
• Manage vendor relationships, risk, and performance dashboards.

Skills

IT procurement

Technology sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

IT infrastructure sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CIPS

CPSM

PMP

ITIL

Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
• Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
• Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.

IT & Technology Procurement Strategy

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
• Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
• Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Lead Procurement And Category Management For

• Airport Operational Systems (AODB, RMS, FIDS, BHS, Resource Management Systems)
• IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Equipment
• Network & Communication Systems
• Cybersecurity Solutions
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services
• Enterprise Applications and Software Licensing
• End User Computing Devices
• IoT and Smart Airport Technologies
• Managed IT Services
• Technology Support, AMC, and O&M Contracts

Key Responsibilities Include

• RFI/RFP/RFQ management
• Bid evaluation and techno-commercial assessment
• Vendor negotiations
• Cost benchmarking and value engineering
• Commercial recommendation and approval notes

Techno-Commercial Evaluation & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end techno-commercial evaluations for technology procurements.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including:
  • Software License Agreements
  • SaaS Agreements
  • Managed Service Contracts
  • System Integration Contracts
  • AMC and Support Agreements
  • Infrastructure Supply Contracts
  • Technology Consulting Contracts
• Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA compliance.
• Drive commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.

Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.
• Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.
• Evaluate suppliers based on:
  • Technical capability
  • Financial strength
  • Innovation capability
  • Commercial competitiveness
  • Security compliance
  • ESG adherence
• Establish robust supplier performance management mechanisms and scorecards.

IT Operations & Project Procurement Support

• Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.
• Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams for implementation of technology projects.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.
• Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.

Commercial Governance & Cost Optimization

• Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.
• Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.
• Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.
• Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.

Logistics, Asset & Inventory Oversight

• Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.
• Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.
• Support IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.
• Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with:
  • CAO - Airports
  • CIO / Head IT & Digital
  • Airport Systems Teams
  • Projects Team
  • Operations Team
  • Finance Team
  • Legal Team
  • Compliance Team
  • ESG Team
• Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.
• Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.
• Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Chief Airport Officer (CAO)
• Head - Techno Commercial
• CIO / Head - IT & Digital
• Digital Transformation Team
• Airport Systems Team
• Engineering & Projects Team
• Operations Team
• Finance Team
• Legal Team
• Compliance Team
• ESG Team

Key External Stakeholders

• OEMs
• Technology Vendors
• System Integrators
• Software Providers
• Cloud Service Providers
• Telecom Operators
• Cybersecurity Vendors
• Managed Service Providers
• Consultants & Technology Advisors
• Logistics and Supply Chain Partners

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent)

Preferred

• MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement / Technology Management)
• PGDM from a reputed institute
• Certifications such as:
  • CIPS
  • CPSM
  • PMP
  • ITIL
  • Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Work Experience

• 15-20 years of overall experience
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement.
• Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments.
• Proven experience in:
  • IT & Technology Procurement
  • Software Licensing
  • Cloud Procurement
  • Cybersecurity Procurement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Management
  • Technology Infrastructure Sourcing
  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management