Procurement Lead

Trent Limited; Navi Mumbai, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Trent Limited in Navi Mumbai is hiring an IT Procurement Leader to steer procurement across hardware, software, cloud, and services. You will build and govern strategy, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure compliance with contracts while aligning with IT and business roadmaps.

The role demands strong experience in IT procurement, large deal negotiations, and a budget-driven mindset, with collaboration across IT, Finance, Legal, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT procurement across hardware, software, and services.
• Proven track record of handling large deals and complex negotiations.
• Deep understanding of procurement lifecycle and vendor ecosystems.
• Knowledge of SAP, POS, and enterprise tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive IT procurement strategy aligned with business and technology roadmap.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: RFQ/RFP, vendor evaluation, contracting, PO release.
• Handle procurement across hardware, software, cloud, and IT services.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve best pricing and SLAs.
• Drive vendor performance tracking and governance.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• Support budgeting and cost tracking.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Contracts & governance

Licensing & compliance

Cloud & SaaS procurement

SAP / ERP familiarity

Tools

SAP

POS systems

Cloud platforms

Job description

1. IT Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Define and drive IT procurement strategy aligned with business and technology roadmap
• Establish standardized procurement processes, policies, and approval frameworks
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and audit requirements

2. End-to-End Procurement Management

• Manage procurement lifecycle:
  • Requirement validation RFQ/RFP Vendor evaluation Negotiation Contracting PO release
• Handle procurement across:
  • Hardware (POS, servers, network devices, warehouse tech)
  • Software (SAP, SaaS platforms, enterprise tools)
  • Cloud (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • IT services and implementation partners

3. Vendor Management & Negotiation

• Build and manage relationships with key OEMs and partners (SAP, Microsoft, OEMs, system integrators, etc.)
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve best pricing, terms, and SLAs
• Drive vendor performance tracking and governance

4. Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence

• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities:
  • License optimization
  • Vendor consolidation
  • Strategic sourcing
• Benchmark pricing and ensure competitive commercial outcomes
• Drive TCO-based decision-making

5. Contract Management

• Own end-to-end contract lifecycle:
  • Drafting, review, negotiation, and renewals
• Ensure contracts include strong commercial and legal safeguards
• Manage renewals proactively to avoid business disruption

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • IT teams (infra, applications, security)
  • Finance (budgeting, approvals, cost tracking)
  • Legal (contracts and compliance)
  • Business teams (stores, supply chain, etc.)
• Act as a trusted partnernot just a sourcing function

7. Procurement Planning & Budgeting

• Support annual IT budgeting and planning cycles
• Track procurement pipeline and ensure alignment with budgets
• Provide visibility on committed vs planned spends

8. Process Efficiency & Digitization

• Drive automation and digitization of procurement processes
• Improve turnaround time for procurement cycles
• Implement tools for tracking, approvals, and vendor management

Required Skills & Experience

Core Procurement Expertise

• Strong experience in IT procurement across hardware, software, and services
• Proven track record of handling large deals and complex negotiations
• Deep understanding of procurement lifecycle and vendor ecosystems

Technology Understanding

• Good understanding of:
  • Enterprise applications (SAP, POS, etc.)
  • Infrastructure and cloud platforms
  • Software licensing models (subscription, SaaS, enterprise agreements)

Commercial & Financial Acumen

• Strong negotiation and commercial structuring skills
• Experience in cost analysis, benchmarking, and TCO evaluation
• Ability to work closely with finance on budgeting and cost control

Contracting & Compliance

• Experience in drafting and negotiating IT contracts
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, and audit requirements