Senior Procurement Executive at Apna

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Cost Optimization, AOP Planning, Forecasting, Sourcing, RFP/RFQ, Cloud Platforms, SaaS Management, IT Infrastructure, Financial Analysis, Compliance, Stakeholder Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Job Title: Senior Executive / Lead Location: Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-time Team: Infra Cost Center & Procurement Role Overview We are looking for a seasoned professional to build and manage the organization’s Infrastructure Cost Center, ensuring effective financial planning, procurement governance, vendor management and subscription lifecycle control. This role will drive end-to-end ownership of AOP, budgeting, procurement, contract management and cost optimisation across business units, while partnering closely with IT, DevOps, Legal, Finance and other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the Infra Cost Center across business units and LOBs, ensuring clear cost visibility and control Drive AOP planning, budgeting and monthly forecasting (CapEx & OpEx) in close collaboration with teams Track budget vs actuals, proactively highlighting risks, variances and opportunities for optimization Build and maintain effective cost models and infra cost accounting practices Lead end-to-end procurement including sourcing, RFP/RFQ processes, negotiations and PO governance Define and maintain procurement policies, approval workflows and governance controls Continuously identify and drive cost optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives Manage the complete vendor lifecycle—from onboarding and evaluation to performance tracking and renewals Lead commercial negotiations to ensure the best pricing for the organisation Own the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals and repository management in coordination with Legal and Finance team Ensure legal, financial and compliance alignment across all contracts Manage licenses/subscriptions/tools lifecycle including renewals, termination and BU allocation Maintain centralised tracking of all software, tools and contracts Partner closely with IT, Finance and business teams for budgeting, AOP planning and cost allocation Provide multi-dimensional cost reporting (BU-wise, category-wise, LOB/cost center-wise) Demonstrate strong understanding of IT infra, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and SaaS tools Key Requirements: 8–12+ years in procurement, IT cost management, or finance operations (1000+ employee org preferred) Strong experience in AOP, budgeting, forecasting and cost center management (CapEx/OpEx) Hands-on expertise in end-to-end procurement (RFP/RFQ, sourcing, negotiations, cost optimization) Proven vendor management experience (onboarding, performance tracking, consolidation) Experience handling contracts across their lifecycle (negotiation, renewals, compliance) Exposure to SaaS/license/subscription management and cost allocation across BUs Good understanding of IT infra, cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) and SaaS ecosystem Strong financial analysis, budgeting models and spend reporting skills Knowledge of procurement governance, audit and compliance (SOC2/ISO) Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Excellent communication and ability to present data-driven insights Someone who takes ownership and can build or improve processes as the organization scales Success Metrics: Budget adherence (AOP vs actuals) Cost savings / optimization achieved Procurement turnaround time and overall efficiency Vendor performance and contract compliance Forecast accuracy and reliable reporting for leadership

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Executive will manage the organization's Infrastructure Cost Center, overseeing financial planning, procurement governance, and vendor lifecycle management. This role involves driving end-to-end ownership of budgeting, contract negotiations, and cost optimization strategies across various business units.