The Role
Lead end-to-end IT procurement for the Europe region, developing sourcing strategies for software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom, and services. Manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, negotiate contracts, SLAs and licensing, ensure GDPR/DORA/CRA compliance, drive supplier performance and cost optimization, support spend analysis, budgeting, and procurement automation while partnering with IT, InfoSec, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Procurement Professional with 8–10 years of proven expertise in strategic IT procurement, including substantial experience managing procurement activities across the European region. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives for IT hardware, software, cloud technologies, SaaS applications, telecommunications, and technology services. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract
negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement governance, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable European regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end procurement of IT products and services across the Europe region from local vendors.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, cloud services, IT
infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, telecom, and professional services across the Europe region from local vendors.
Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier
evaluations, negotiations, and contract finalization.
Collaborate closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and business
stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver timely, value-driven procurement solutions.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, SLAs, licensing models, payment terms, and contract renewals to maximize business value.
Build and manage relationships with global and regional technology vendors and service providers.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual
obligations, and applicable European regulations such as GDPR, DORA, CRA
etc
Partner closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and business
stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and deliver timely sourcing support.
Drive supplier performance reviews, vendor governance, and continuous
improvement initiatives.
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
Support budgeting, demand planning, spend analysis, and procurement reporting.
Mitigate supply chain, commercial, and contractual risks while ensuring business continuity.
Identify opportunities for procurement process automation and digital transformation
Skills Required
- 8-10 years of strategic IT procurement experience
- Proven experience managing procurement across the Europe/EMEA region and working with local vendors
- Experience sourcing IT hardware, software, cloud technologies, SaaS, telecom, and technology services
- Running RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations
- Contract negotiation and finalization experience including SLAs, licensing and payment terms
- Supplier relationship management and vendor governance experience
- Knowledge of European regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, CRA and procurement compliance
- Ability to collaborate with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders
- Experience with spend analysis, budgeting, demand planning and procurement reporting
- Experience identifying procurement process automation and digital transformation opportunities
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The Company
What We Do
Paytm started the Digital Revolution in India. And we went on to become India’s leading Payments App. Today, more than 20 Million merchants & businesses are powered by Paytm to Accept Payments digitally. This is because more than 300 million Indians use Paytm to Pay at their stores. And that’s not all, Paytm App is used to Pay bills, do Recharges, Send money to friends & family, Book movies & travel tickets. With innovations to Financial services & products in pipeline, this is but one of the milestones achieved towards our mission – to bring 500 million unserved and underserved Indians to the mainstream economy.
