Assistant Manager- IT Procurement

PeopleStrong; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage cost-effective sourcing of IT hardware, software, bandwidth and related services for our Data Center. The role requires hands-on vendor management, SAP-MM familiarity and strong negotiation skills.

You will prepare detailed commercial comparisons, release purchase orders with terms, formulate SLAs, and ensure timely conversion of PR to PO while coordinating with internal stakeholders and supporting RFPs, including government bids.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years IT hardware/software procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure IT hardware, software, bandwidth and non-IT items for Data Center.
• Prepare detailed commercial comparisons of vendor proposals considering cost, quality, delivery timelines, and terms.
• Obtain approvals from relevant authorities according to established flows.
• Prepare Purchase Orders with detailed Terms & Conditions.
• Formulate SLAs for supplies and services for the Data Center.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement.
• Ensure timely conversion of PR to PO and OTIF adherence.
• Maintain healthy relationships with suppliers for timely support.
• Develop new vendors to maintain competitiveness and high quality standards.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance on regular intervals.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Pre-sales for RFPs including Govt bids.
• Knowledge of SAP-MM for releasing Purchase Orders.
• Maintain accurate records / MIS of purchases, contracts/NDAs, and vendor communications.

Skills

Vendor management

SAP-MM

MS Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BE/BTech in CS/EC/EE

Tools

SAP-MM

Job description

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for IT procurement

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Effective Procurement of various IT Hardware, Software, Non-IT items, Bandwidth etc. as needed in Data Center operations.
• Prepare detailed commercial comparisons of vendor proposals, considering factors such as cost, quality, delivery timelines, and other terms.
• Obtain approvals from relevant authorities according to established approval flows.
• Preparing Purchase Order along with detailed Terms & Conditions.
• SLA formulations for various supplies & services required for Data Center.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Ensuring TOT to adhere timely actions and faster turnaround of PR to PO.
• Ensuring OTIF-D of supplies & services as per the Contract terms.
• Maintaining healthy relationship with Suppliers in order to ensure timely support.
• New Vendor Development to maintain competitiveness and high quality standards.
• Vendor Performance Evaluation & Monitoring on regular intervals.
• Coordination with various internal & external stakeholders.
• Support Pre-sales team for various RFPs including Govt bids.
• Knowledge of SAP-MM Module for releasing Purchase Order.
• Maintain accurate records / MIS of product purchases, contracts/Non-Disclosure Agreements, and vendor communications.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:(degree, training, or certification required)

BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication or Electrical Engineering. MBA-Operations/Supply Chain will be added advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:(no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)

• 3-6 years procurement experience in IT Hardware / Software.
• Must have procured IT Hardwares like Routers / Firewall / Switches / Servers / Storage / Back-up etc., IT Softwares, Bandwidth, Non-IT items, Services etc.
• Must be aware of Software licensing model, other licensing models of Support & Services.
• Must have knowledge of different contract terms & conditions.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (esp PPT, Intermediate to Advance excel proficiency).
• Must be aware of Inco-Terms.
• Should be excellent in communication skills.
• Should be target oriented and achieve goals.
• Should be persuasive in nature and convincing others.
• Good in analytical skills and quick learner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good Team player & go-getter.
• Pleasant personality.
• Worked with similar industry of Data Centre