Head - Category Management
India
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Job Description
Head - Category Management
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

he Business Services Admin – Data Center Procurement is responsible for supporting procurement activities related to Data Center infrastructure, hardware, network equipment, software/support services, facilities, maintenance, and associated services.

The role will support the procurement lifecycle from requirement/PR initiation through PO, contract, delivery, invoice, renewal, and closure, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, category teams, suppliers, OEMs, and finance teams.

The position requires strong analytical, procurement, stakeholder-management, and reporting skills, with emphasis on cost control, SLA adherence, contract compliance, data accuracy, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Center Procurement Operations
2. Data Center Category Support
3. Supplier & OEM Coordination
4. Contract & Renewal Management
5. Purchase Order & Invoice Management
6. MIS, Spend Analysis & Reporting
7. Commercial & Sourcing Support
8. Compliance & Governance
9. Stakeholder Management
10. Process Improvement & Automation

Skill Requirements

Procurement & Functional Skills

  • Procurement Operations
  • Data Center/IT Procurement
  • PR-to-PO Process
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Supplier/OEM Management
  • RFQ/RFP Support
  • Commercial Comparison
  • Spend Analysis
  • Invoice Issue Resolution
  • Procurement MIS & Reporting
  • SLA/KPI Management
  • Procurement Compliance & Governance

  • Technical Skills

    • Advanced MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, logical functions, data reconciliation, and MIS reporting
    • Knowledge of SAP / SAP Ariba / ERP procurement systems
    • Working knowledge of Power BI preferred
    • Exposure to Power Query, Power Automate, and SharePoint would be an advantage
    • Ability to work with large procurement and spend datasets

Other Requirements

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Effective stakeholder and supplier communication
  • Strong follow-up and coordination skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Commercial awareness
  • Customer/service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work under defined SLA timelines
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Education & Experience

Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, IT, or a related discipline.

Experience:
Typically 3–6 years of relevant experience in procurement operations, preferably involving Data Center, IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Telecom/Networking, Technology Procurement, or IT Services.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with exposure to the following would be preferred:

  • Data Center or IT infrastructure procurement
  • Hardware/OEM procurement
  • Servers, storage, and networking categories
  • AMC/warranty/support renewals
  • Contract and PO management
  • IT supplier/vendor management
  • SAP/SAP Ariba
  • Procurement analytics and MIS
  • Commercial comparison and spend analysis
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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.