Procurement Manager

Credgenics; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Credgenics in Noida is seeking a Manager- IT Procurement to build and scale the procurement function from the ground up. You will own the end-to-end IT procurement lifecycle and drive cost efficiencies across the organization through strong vendor partnerships.

The role requires 4–6 years of experience in IT procurement, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a fast-growth environment. You will collaborate with founders and leadership to define procurement processes and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in IT Procurement or Vendor Management.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end IT procurement operations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete IT procurement lifecycle from requirement gathering to delivery.
• Define processes, policies, and governance for IT procurement.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, SLAs, and long-term agreements.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, and Admin.
• Drive cost efficiencies and budgeting for procurement.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Excel

ERP/Procurement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP software

SaaS licensing

Job description

Manager - Procurement

Experience: 4-6 Years

Location: Noida

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and ownership-driven Manager- IT Procurement to build
and scale our procurement function from the ground up. This is a high-impact role where
you will work directly with the founders and leadership team to establish procurement
processes, optimize vendor partnerships, and drive cost efficiencies across the organization.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing end-to-end IT procurement,
strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to independently drive procurement
initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own the complete IT procurement lifecycle-from requirement gathering and vendor identification to negotiation, contracting, purchasing, and delivery. Build the IT procurement function from 0 to 1 by defining procurement processes,
policies, governance, and best practices
Partner directly with founders and business leaders to understand technology and
business requirements, ensuring timely procurement decisions.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Admin, and other
cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business
priorities.
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage vendors for software, SaaS subscriptions,
cloud services, hardware, networking equipment, laptops, and other IT
infrastructure.
Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best pricing, payment terms, SLAs,
warranties, and long-term strategic agreements.
Build strong vendor relationships while monitoring performance, service quality, and
contractual commitments.
Drive procurement planning, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize costs without
compromising quality or delivery timelines.
Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, compliance, licensing, audits, and risk mitigation.
Establish procurement dashboards, MIS reports, and metrics to provide

visibility into

spend, vendor performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, automate
workflows, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, compliance standards, and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a
related field.
4-6 years of experience in IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Vendor
Management.

Demonstrated experience in independently managing end-to-end procurement
operations with strong ownership.
Experience procuring IT infrastructure, cloud services, software licenses, SaaS
products, networking equipment, and enterprise technology solutions.
Strong negotiation, commercial acumen, and contract management skills.
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leadership and
collaborate across multiple business functions.
Experience interacting with founders, CXOs, or senior leadership teams is highly preferred.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive data-backed procurement decisions
and cost optimization initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP/Procurement tools, and procurement reporting.
Excellent communication, vendor relationship management, and problem-solving
skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and build scalable procurement
processes from scratch.