IT Procurement Manager
IDFC FIRST Bank
Role/Job Title:IT Procurement Specialist
Function/Department:Information Technology
Primary Responsibilities:
- Good understanding of Software Costing and negotiation, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts.
- Proven experience in continuous cost saving and opex cost reductions
- Should be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and understanding
- Good understanding of Software licensing models & contract terms to derive best value.
- Quick Learner with strong analytical stills.
- Experience in handling major OEMs in Enterprise IT landscape License Procurement and Optimization.
- Negotiate and procure software licenses. Optimize software licenses to maximize utilization, reduce costs and eliminate redundancies.
- Software Inventory and documentation: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of software license.
- Keep accurate records of license details, purchase agreements, renewal dates and maintenance contracts.
- License Compliance - Track usage, lease and follow up with stakeholders to understand the utilization, either to purchase or check for removal of unauthorized software.
- Proven track record in project/program management.
- collaborates with various stakeholders, including internal/external IT teams, legal team, contract management, IT Infra and application teams to implement best license practices and drive operational efficiency.
- Program/Project management.
- Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) / Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA)