Description

You will manage IT procurement processes to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of software, hardware, licenses, and security tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard IT vendors for software, hardware, SaaS solutions, and IT services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for IT licenses, security tools, and hardware to drive cost savings.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and purchase agreements while tracking renewals to prevent service disruptions.
• Collaborate with IT, Tech, HR, Business Ops, Call Center, and ML teams to align procurement with business goals.
• Monitor procurement budgets, financial expenditures, and compliance with IT security standards.

Required Skills

• 6-8 years of experience as a Graduate, or 3-5 years of experience with an MBA.
• Hands-on experience in IT procurement, specifically software, hardware, SaaS, and IT security licenses.
• Direct experience managing Freshworks procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts using a data-driven approach.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work across IT, Tech, Ops, and Finance teams.
• Financial acumen for tracking procurement budgets and analyzing cost-benefit impacts.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance and contract management.
• Experience managing supply chain risks and procurement processes.

Preferred Skills

• 2-3 years of startup exposure or 1-2 years of consulting experience.
• Experience in a fintech environment and familiarity with ERP procurement tools.

Key Skills

Education

Graduate OR MBA