1. Experts with 8+ years of experience in IT sourcing and procurement techniques, contract/subcontract management, category management, etc., will make you qualified for this position.
2. Having experience and knowledge in IT software and tools like Trello, Slack, DLP tools, contract management tools, SaaS management tools, CRM, and many more will add value to the educational qualification for an IT procurement manager.
3. To comprehend the IT procurement process, in-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, negotiating terms, market and industry information, etc., will further qualify for the position but are not necessary.
4. IT procurement managers are required to be knowledgeable in collecting and analyzing data. This will help you better understand the data and make the correct decision on IT procurement.
5. IT procurement managers need procurement skills that will make their work more efficient. These procurement skills help IT procurement managers to guide procurement decisions in the organization.
6. In addition, procurement skills help the IT procurement manager to communicate with the apt stakeholders and decide the appropriate time to procure the IT services at the best price.