Senior Buyer - IT Procurement

About the role

NSC Global, a Cisco Global Gold Certified Partner providing global network implementation and support solutions, is looking for a Senior Buyer in its Procurement department in Navi Mumbai. Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer supports the Head of Procurement and Commercial Services in leading, managing and developing the procurement team and its relationships with internal and external stakeholders, OEMs and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise an experienced purchasing team (team size 10+ in India).
• Engage with sales, presales and delivery to shape deal structures for kit, support and partner-based RFPs and bids.
• Run the global RFI and RFP process with vendors for IT and indirect spend.
• Achieve savings through RFP and/or quote negotiations.
• Negotiate and implement standard contract templates for product and service purchases.
• Set up and run the Contract and Vendor Management (CVM) process, completing 12 CVM reviews per quarter.
• Build close relationships with CAMs and key suppliers and partners.

Required profile

• More than 5 years of sourcing experience in the IT industry, especially hardware.
• More than 2 years of team supervision experience.
• International sourcing experience.
• Commercial and contract negotiation with measurable savings; end-to-end RFP from requirement gathering to contract signature.
• Knowledge of IT computer OEMs and the networking distribution channel in the UK, US, Europe and APAC is a must-have.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and build strong internal and external business partnerships.

Required skills

• Supplier relationship management and extensive vendor engagement.
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.