Senior IT Procurement Manager

· Good understanding of Software Costing and negotiation, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts.

· Proven experience in continuous cost saving and opex cost reductions

· Should be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and

· understanding

· Good understanding of Software licensing models & contract terms to derive best value.

· Quick Learner with strong analytical stills.

· Experience in handling major OEMs in Enterprise IT landscape License Procurement and

· Optimization.

· Negotiate and procure software licenses.

Optimize software licenses to maximize utilization,

· reduce costs and eliminate redundancies.

· Software Inventory and documentation: Maintain a comprehensive inventoryof software license.Keep accurate records of license details, purchase agreements, renewal.

· dates and maintenance contracts.

· License Compliance - Track usage, lease and follow up with stakeholders to understand the

· utilization, either to purchase or check for removal of unauthorized software.

· Proven track record in project/program management.

· collaborates with various stakeholders, including internal/external IT teams, legal team,

· contract management, IT Infra and application teams to implement best license practices and drive operational efficiency.

· Program/Project management.

· Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

· Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) / Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA)