SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus)
- Zymr Systems
- 2 - 5 years
- Pune
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
Job Title: SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research Development Focus)
Location: Pune, Ahmedabad
SaaS Vendor Identification Evaluation:
- Research and shortlist SaaS applications aligned with our research objectives.
- Evaluate vendor products based on API capabilities, licensing models, compliance, and data security.
Stakeholder Coordination: - Work closely with internal research and development teams to gather requirements and technical needs.
- Facilitate product demos and coordinate technical evaluations with vendors.
Negotiations Procurement: - Initiate and lead communications with sales representatives of US-based SaaS vendors, primarily via email and Zoom calls.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and procurement of advanced licenses to ensure API access and optimal value.
Contract Compliance Management: - Draft, review, and process purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Liaise with legal and finance teams for approvals and documentation.
Relationship Management: - Develop and maintain long-term relationships with SaaS vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related queries and escalations. Requirements :
- Bachelor s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in software/SaaS procurement, technical sales, or vendor management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Prior experience dealing with US-based vendors and comfort working with overlapping US time zones (typically evenings India time).
- Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing procurement processes for technical or research organizations.
- Understanding of SaaS licensing models, API access, and data privacy/compliance considerations. Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with technical API integrations and developer needs.
- Prior experience in a research-driven or data science organization.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with procurement or contract management tools.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Procurement & Supply ChainRole Category: Procurement & PurchaseRole: Procurement AnalystEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Zymr SystemsLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: Relationship management Procurement Sales Compliance Contract management data security Compliance management SAAS Research Licensing
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