Srinivas Hr

IT Procurement Manager / IT Procurement Professional with 10+ years of experience across IT infrastructure, technology procurement, project management, vendor management, and service delivery. Experienced in managing procurement of IT hardware, networking equipment, data center infrastructure, cloud-related solutions, software, and technology services.

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Four Corners technologies ( Payroll Classic Compulinks Pvt Ltd )

(2024-01)

• Develop and execute IT procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Understand requirements for laptops, desktops, servers, networking equipment, software, cloud services, licenses, data-center equipment and IT services.
• Prepare and manage RFQ, RFP and RFI processes.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suitable IT vendors.
• Obtain and compare technical and commercial quotations.
• Conduct vendor negotiations for pricing, payment terms, warranty, SLA, delivery and support.
• Prepare commercial comparisons and make vendor selection recommendations.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure required approvals are obtained.
• Track procurement schedules and coordinate with vendors for on-time delivery.
• Manage vendor contracts, renewals, warranties and support agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance, SLA and service quality.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and cost optimization.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX related to IT procurement.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, quotations and approvals.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, Legal, Operations and business stakeholders.
• Manage procurement risks, supply delays, quality issues and vendor escalations.
• Ensure procurement follows organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Prepare MIS, spend analysis, procurement dashboards and management reports.
• Support audits and maintain proper procurement records.

IT Procurement Manager - Cisco systems ( Payroll Tek systems )

(2022-06 - 2023-09)

Managed sourcing and procurement of IT infrastructure products and services from qualified vendors and suppliers.

• Identified and evaluated vendors for structured cabling, LAN/WAN infrastructure, networking equipment, IT hardware, and related technology products.
• Obtained and evaluated RFQs, quotations, technical specifications, commercial proposals, and delivery commitments from multiple vendors.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal technical teams to understand project requirements and identify suitable products and solutions.
• Negotiated with vendors on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, support, and commercial conditions to achieve cost-effective procurement.
• Procured networking products including switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, racks, patch panels, fiber/copper cabling and related accessories.
• Managed sourcing of structured cabling and electrical infrastructure services, including vendor selection, quotation comparison, scope validation, and execution coordination.
• Coordinated procurement of laptops, desktops, servers, UPS systems, printers, peripherals, and other IT hardware based on project and business requirements.
• Prepared vendor comparison statements based on technical compliance, pricing, quality, lead time, warranty, and service support.
• Coordinated with suppliers for purchase orders, material availability, dispatch, delivery, installation support, and closure of procurement requirements.
• Maintained vendor relationships and monitored supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery timelines, and project requirements.
• Supported project teams in ensuring timely availability of materials and services to meet project schedules and customer commitments.
• Managed vendor escalations related to delayed deliveries, material shortages, quality issues, replacements, and warranty/support requirements.
• Maintained procurement records including vendor quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, delivery details, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Supported cost optimization and vendor consolidation by obtaining competitive quotations and evaluating alternative suppliers.

IT Procurement Manager - Infosys Ltd ( Primus Global )

(2021-04 - 2022-06)

Procurement Analyst - Hewlett Packard India Pvt Ltd ( Vis Networks )

(2016-12 - 2020-11)

Business Partner - Aditya Solutions Pvt. Ltd

(2010-01 - 2016-12)

Business Development Manager - Ace Engineers, Bangalore

(2007-05 - 2009-11)

Customer Support Engineer - Cadd Emirates Trading LLC, Dubai

(2006-01 - 2007-04)

Customer Support Engineer - Crompton Greaves Ltd , Bangalore

(2002-02 - 2005-12)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (2009 - 2012)

Diploma - Electronics & Communication - Nadgir Polytechnic, Bangalore (1991 - 1996)