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Senior, niche IT procurement reduces applicants, but Bangalore metro and global title moderately increase competition.
Procurement skills are transferable but IT-category and automotive/global stakeholder experience favor similar-industry backgrounds.
Explicit 10-15 years requirement plus mandatory IT category sourcing and procurement experience increases strictness.
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Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies for IT spend including software, hardware, cloud, telecommunications, and IT services.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities: supplier selection, RFx management, negotiations, and contract execution globally.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor category performance, supplier KPIs, and savings initiatives with data-driven insights.
5+ years experience in Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management focused on IT categories.
Experience sourcing IT categories: software, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and professional services.
Proficiency with procurement platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, and spend analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, IT or related field.
Experienced in global stakeholder management across regions (North America, EMEA, APAC) in matrixed organizations.
Proven track record of developing category strategies, negotiating, and delivering measurable cost savings in IT procurement.
Skilled in supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, contract compliance, and using spend analytics to inform sourcing decisions.