Role Overview The Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – IT Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for IT Hardware, Software Applications, IT Infrastructure, and related technology products/services. The role will involve sourcing, vendor identification, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, negotiations, purchase order processing, contract coordination, and vendor performance management. The position will work closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, Business, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of technology solutions at competitive commercial terms while maintaining compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, contractual requirements, and audit standards. Key Responsibilities 1. IT Hardware Procurement Manage end-to-end procurement of IT hardware and peripherals such as laptops, desktops, servers, storage, networking equipment, printers, monitors, accessories, and other IT devices. Understand technical requirements and specifications received from IT/Business teams and translate them into appropriate procurement requirements. Identify, evaluate, onboard and manage suitable OEMs, distributors, system integrators and authorized channel partners. Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, prepare comparative statements and conduct commercial evaluations. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, AMC, delivery timelines, replacement terms and other commercial conditions. Benchmark market prices and identify cost optimization opportunities. Coordinate with IT and vendors for product availability, delivery, installation, commissioning and warranty support. Track hardware procurement spend and maintain relevant procurement records. 2. Software & Application Procurement Manage procurement and renewal of SaaS, software licenses, enterprise applications, cloud-based applications, productivity tools, security software, and other IT solutions. Coordi