Senior IT Procurement Manager

Good understanding of Software Costing and negotiation, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts.Proven experience in continuous cost saving and opex cost reductionsShould be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and understandingGood 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. Secondary

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. Education Qualifications: 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) .