About the Opportunity
- This role is focused on managing the end-to-end procurement of Data Center IT infrastructure, ensuring timely availability, cost optimization, contractual compliance, and alignment with project schedules and operational requirements.
- The position involves handling procurement for critical components including servers, storage, networking, fiber connections, security, racks, structured cabling, licenses, and associated services.

Role & Responsibilities
- Handle procurement of: Servers, Storage, HCI.
- Procure Network devices including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Load Balancers, etc.
- Manage procurement of Racks, KVM, PDU (IT side), structured cabling, and IT accessories/peripherals for DC environment.
- Procure Software licenses, OS, virtualization, backup, and monitoring tools.
- Manage Fiber connection from ISPs and establish Rate Contracts for IT devices and infrastructure.
- Handle CAPEX and OPEX procurement distinctly.
- Work closely with IT, Design, Business Development, Project, and Operation teams to understand technical BOQs and specifications.
- Float RFQs/RFPs based on detailed BOQs.
- Conduct detailed techno-commercial comparison with OEMs and system integrators.
- Evaluate compatibility, scalability, and lifecycle aspects along with commercials.
- Drive standardization of OEMs and products across Data Centres.
- Sign up Software License / IT infrastructure agreements.
- Finalize POs, rate contracts, and procurement terms.
- Maintain procurement MIS, vendor database, and price history.
- Ensure GST, TDS, and statutory compliance in procurement.
- Lead digitization of the procurement process.
- Coordinate directly with OEMs and maintain relationships.
- Manage System Integrators (SI) and channel partners.
- Conduct price negotiations, deal registrations, and discount optimization.
- Ensure back-to-back warranty, support, and SLA alignment.

Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong understanding of Data Center IT infrastructure components.
- Ability to read and understand IT BOQs and technical specs.
- Strong techno-commercial negotiation skills.
- Vendor/OEM management expertise.
- Knowledge of DC project lifecycle.
- Understanding of warranty, AMC, and SLA structures.
- Good knowledge of ERP / procurement tools and digitization of procurement process.
- B.E. / https://jobeax.com/link/2DENLGgQM7whDhaE in IT, Electronics, or Computer Engineering with 5–6 years of exclusive experience in IT procurement, specifically for Data Center IT infrastructure.

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