Manager - IT Procurement

About the Role

Join Sun Pharma as a Manager in IT Procurement based in Mumbai (Acme Plaza), where we nurture an environment encouraging personal growth and professional confidence. Here, you will experience continuous self-improvement, take ownership of your responsibilities, and collaborate with a supportive team all working towards mutual success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle for software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, IT time & material resources, and IT solutions from both domestic and international suppliers while ensuring timely delivery and quality adherence.
• Conduct thorough spend analyses, cost modeling, benchmarking, and value engineering to formulate negotiation strategies that optimize expenditures.
• Evaluate and compare capital expenditure (Capex) versus operating expenditure (Opex) procurement models, including on-premises versus cloud or subscription options, to identify the most cost-effective solutions.
• Manage procurement processes via RFQ/RFP, employing Reverse Auction and Dutch Auction methods to secure competitive pricing.
• Ensure smooth execution of all Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities including purchase order creation and processing within SAP, Ivalua, and Metis systems, vendor onboarding and acknowledgment, order monitoring, contract administration, subscription activation, and renewals.
• Maintain compliance through audits by adhering to vendor agreements and avoiding contractual penalties.
• Purchase and administer enterprise software licenses from vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, VMware, Adobe, Oracle, and other tools/software.
• Collaborate closely with IT, security, finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement activities with organizational needs and timelines.
• Follow standard operating procedures, procurement policies, audit mandates, and regulatory requirements diligently.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or Commerce (B.Com).
• MBA specializing in Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Eight to ten years of experience in procurement within non-pharma industries, with exposure to global markets.
• In-depth understanding of software licensing types (SaaS, subscription, perpetual) and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Proven experience utilizing Reverse Auction and Dutch Auction sourcing strategies.
• Operational proficiency in SAP, Ivalua, and Metis procurement systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global pricing and resource rates, government taxes including GST and import duties, currency exchange, international procurement, and ERP classifications of materials and services.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management expertise paired with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and various reporting tools.
• Ability to efficiently manage online procurement portals and licensing platforms.

Your Growth and Benefits

At Sun Pharma, your professional success and well-being are paramount. We offer generous benefits and opportunities tailored for your development and encourage collaboration to help create a brighter future together.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the typical expectations and responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The organization reserves the right to modify duties as necessary or assign other tasks compatible with the employee's experience and background.