Job Description

Role Overview:

This role focuses on IT procurement within the IT infrastructure space. The candidate must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, with expertise in purchasing IT hardware, network equipment, and telecom services. His team or department handles procurement transactions of $1 million or more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management: Handle purchasing of IT hardware, including laptops, desktops, routers, switches, and network equipment.
• Telecom & Mobility Management: Oversee telecom voice, data, and mobility services with large telecom operators such as AT&T, Verizon, Cisco, Tata, and China Telecom.
• Cloud & Hosting Management: Manage hosting infrastructure in AWS and Google Cloud.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate agreements with OEMs in the IT space and ensure favorable terms.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial business case analysis and make strategic supplier deals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Understand business requirements, build procurement strategies, introduce suppliers, and lead negotiations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is mimimum. I asked him if he would accept candidates with an associate’s degree. He said he can, but a bachelor’s degree will be prioritized, so I recommend focusing on candidates with a bachelor’s.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in IT procurement.
• Industry Experience: Med device experience is not required, but experience with large IT OEMs like Verizon, AT&T, Tata, Cisco, or Dell is highly valued.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT hardware, telecom, and software procurement.
• Contracting & Negotiation Skills: Ability to redline, negotiate agreements, and finalize contracts.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in financial analysis and making business cases for supplier deals.

Interview Process:

• Two rounds (via Microsoft Teams or onsite).

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

If you are inclined, I would be happy to set up some time to chat more about your background and career interests to see if there could be a possible match. Please feel free to call me on 732-806-7467 or send me email on nirajk@mindlance.com

Regards

Niraj kumar

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