Lead Buyer (IT and Tech Procurement)

Key Responsibilities

IT & Technology Procurement Strategy

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and technology categories across airport assets.


• Align procurement plans with airport digital transformation, modernization, and technology roadmaps.


• Drive commercial excellence and procurement governance across all technology procurement activities.


• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Lead procurement and category management for:

• Airport Operational Systems (AODB, RMS, FIDS, BHS, Resource Management Systems)


• IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Equipment


• Network & Communication Systems


• Cybersecurity Solutions


• Cloud Infrastructure and Services


• Enterprise Applications and Software Licensing


• End User Computing Devices


• IoT and Smart Airport Technologies


• Managed IT Services


• Technology Support, AMC, and O&M Contracts

Key responsibilities include:

• RFI/RFP/RFQ management


• Bid evaluation and techno-commercial assessment


• Vendor negotiations


• Cost benchmarking and value engineering


• Commercial recommendation and approval notes

Techno-Commercial Evaluation & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end techno-commercial evaluations for technology procurements.


• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including:
  
  
  
  • Software License Agreements
  
  
  • SaaS Agreements
  
  
  • Managed Service Contracts
  
  
  • System Integration Contracts
  
  
  • AMC and Support Agreements
  
  
  • Infrastructure Supply Contracts
  
  
  • Technology Consulting Contracts
  
  


• Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, warranties, penalties, and SLA compliance.


• Drive commercial risk mitigation and contract governance.

Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with OEMs, technology providers, system integrators, cloud partners, and service providers.


• Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.


• Evaluate suppliers based on:
  
  
  
  • Technical capability
  
  
  • Financial strength
  
  
  • Innovation capability
  
  
  • Commercial competitiveness
  
  
  • Security compliance
  
  
  • ESG adherence
  
  


• Establish robust supplier performance management mechanisms and scorecards.

IT Operations & Project Procurement Support

• Support airport operations through timely procurement of critical IT infrastructure and support services.


• Partner with Digital, IT, and Airport Systems teams for implementation of technology projects.


• Ensure uninterrupted availability of IT systems through proactive procurement planning.


• Support technology refresh, modernization, expansion, and upgrade projects.

Commercial Governance & Cost Optimization

• Monitor procurement spend across IT and technology categories.


• Identify and drive procurement savings initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and process efficiencies.


• Develop spend analytics, procurement dashboards, and management reports.


• Improve procurement cycle times and sourcing efficiency.

Logistics, Asset & Inventory Oversight

• Ensure timely delivery and deployment of procured technology assets.


• Coordinate imports, logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management where applicable.


• Support IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal.


• Drive ESG-compliant disposal and sustainability practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with:
  
  
  
  • CAO - Airports
  
  
  • CIO / Head IT & Digital
  
  
  • Airport Systems Teams
  
  
  • Projects Team
  
  
  • Operations Team
  
  
  • Finance Team
  
  
  • Legal Team
  
  
  • Compliance Team
  
  
  • ESG Team
  
  


• Provide strategic procurement recommendations and commercial insights to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor procurement professionals within the technology procurement function.


• Drive capability building in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial evaluation.


• Foster a culture of governance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Chief Airport Officer (CAO)


• Head - Techno Commercial


• CIO / Head - IT & Digital


• Digital Transformation Team


• Airport Systems Team


• Engineering & Projects Team


• Operations Team


• Finance Team


• Legal Team


• Compliance Team


• ESG Team

Key External Stakeholders

• OEMs


• Technology Vendors


• System Integrators


• Software Providers


• Cloud Service Providers


• Telecom Operators


• Cybersecurity Vendors


• Managed Service Providers


• Consultants & Technology Advisors


• Logistics and Supply Chain Partners

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent)

Preferred

• MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement / Technology Management)


• PGDM from a reputed institute


• Certifications such as: 
  
  
  
  • CIPS
  
  
  • CPSM
  
  
  • PMP
  
  
  • ITIL
  
  
  • Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  
  

Work Experience

• 15-20 years of overall experience


• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Strategic Procurement.


• Experience in Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Telecom, Technology Services, Data Centres, or Large Enterprise Environments.


• Proven experience in:
  
  
  
  • IT & Technology Procurement
  
  
  • Software Licensing
  
  
  • Cloud Procurement
  
  
  • Cybersecurity Procurement
  
  
  • Contract Negotiation
  
  
  • Vendor Management
  
  
  • Technology Infrastructure Sourcing
  
  
  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management