Manage vendor relationships and procurement operations for technical resource requirements in the IT services industry.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with internal teams to identify customer demand and create resource projections.
- Manage the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, background verification, and onboarding.
- Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and rates with empaneled vendors.
- Execute procurement operations including purchase orders, invoicing, and payments.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and produce reports for stakeholders.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience in vendor management and procurement operations within the IT services industry.
- Strong understanding of the India IT Services Market.
- Experience in contract management and rate negotiation.
- Familiarity with BI, Data Governance, Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, and AI/ML domains.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Skills
- Existing market connects within the IT services sector.