Vacancy description

Lead Buyer (IT and Tech Procurement) in Ahmedabad, भारत

AdaniConneX

Full-timeStandard weekly hours
ContractFixed-term or freelance

Ahmedabad, भारत

9 days ago

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
IT & Technology Procurement Strategy
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.
Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.
Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Lead procurement and category management for:
Airport Operational Systems (AODB, RMS, FIDS, BHS, Resource Management Systems)
IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Equipment
Network & Communication Systems
Cybersecurity Solutions
Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Enterprise Applications and Software Licensing
End User Computing Devices
IoT and Smart Airport Technologies
Managed IT Services
Technology Support, AMC, and O&M Contracts
Key responsibilities include:
RFI/RFP/RFQ management
Bid evaluation and techno-commercial assessment
Vendor negotiations
Cost benchmarking and value engineering
Commercial recommendation and approval notes
Techno-Commercial Evaluation & Contract Management
Lead end-to-end techno-commercial evaluations for technology procurements.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including:Software License Agreements
SaaS Agreements
Managed Service Contracts
System Integration Contracts
AMC and Support Agreements
Infrastructure Supply Contracts
Technology Consulting Contracts
Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA https://jobeax.com/link/PHeOOrYJ7kcN0hSm commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.
Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships
Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.
Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.
Evaluate suppliers based on:Technical capability
Financial strength
Innovation capability
Commercial competitiveness
Security compliance
ESG adherence
Establish robust supplier performance management mechanisms and scorecards.
IT Operations & Project Procurement Support
Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.
Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams for implementation of technology projects.
Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.
Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.
Commercial Governance & Cost Optimization
Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.
Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.
Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.
Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.
Logistics, Asset & Inventory Oversight
Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.
Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.
Support IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.
Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with:CAO - Airports
CIO / Head IT & Digital
Airport Systems Teams
Projects Team
Operations Team
Finance Team
Legal Team
Compliance Team
ESG Team
Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.
Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.
Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Internal Stakeholders
Chief Airport Officer (CAO)
Head - Techno Commercial
CIO / Head - IT & Digital
Digital Transformation Team
Airport Systems Team
Engineering & Projects Team
Operations Team
Finance Team
Legal Team
Compliance Team
ESG Team
Key External Stakeholders
OEMs
Technology Vendors
System Integrators
Software Providers
Cloud Service Providers
Telecom Operators
Cybersecurity Vendors
Managed Service Providers
Consultants & Technology Advisors
Logistics and Supply Chain Partners

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent)

Preferred

MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement / Technology Management)
PGDM from a reputed institute
Certifications such as: CIPS
CPSM
PMP
ITIL
Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Work Experience

15-20 years of overall experience
Minimum 8-12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement.
Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments.
Proven experience in:IT & Technology Procurement
Software Licensing
Cloud Procurement
Cybersecurity Procurement
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Management
Technology Infrastructure Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

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