We are looking for a Senior Specialist to join the Finance team. Your expertise will shape our vendor partnerships and operational success, collaborating globally to deliver results with professionalism and finesse.
A Day in the Life
Evaluating potential suppliers to assess compatibility with business requirements and use cases, quality standards, and pricing considerations
Supplier onboarding with precise document verification, record keeping & tagging.
Manage purchase requests and apply sourcing strategies to source quality vendors.
Draft RFQ or RFP documents to source quotes/proposals for open PRs from all assigned departments as per the alignment from the senior procurement manager.
Supplier Selection by following the right procurement policies & procedures
Lead the negotiation of technology contracts, focusing on cost optimization, service quality.
Prepare Selection Reports and get necessary approvals before proceeding for PO
Open PR/PO management. Release PO in time with accuracy.
Communicate/Collaborate with suppliers for deliveries to various centers across India and global locations
Upkeep procurement records for any audits as per the policy guidelines.
Record all procurement contracts and its lifecycle in the contract management system and intimate team on upcoming renewals.
Manage procurement operation day to day activities
Understanding of Data Privacy and their implications in vendor contracts.
Demonstrate expertise in procuring hardware, CCTV, AMCs, and renewals, engaging confidently with OEMs to meet business requirements.
What You Need
10 years+ of procurement experience in IT/ITES or large global organizations /Startups, Or equivalent sales experience with an OEM distributor or partner.
Experience in categories like Administration, IT, Manpower Services, Professional Services.
Experience working with stakeholders from IT, Admin, HR, Marketing, Finance & Legal.
Experience facing internal and external audits.
Experience in handling RFPs with commercial & technical weightage.
Solid Understanding entire procurement life cycle from Ticket/ PR to PO creation
Hands-on Experience with sourcing & procurement tools
Ability to draft & review commercial contract clauses.
Should have worked on all kinds of sourcing i.e. cloud subscriptions, on-prem subscriptions, hardware, office equipment, contracts for manpower or legal services etc
Ability to perform in a fast paced environment.
Excellent inter- personal communication skills both written and oral. Experience of interacting with international vendors is essential.
Strong negotiation & organization skills; a detail oriented, self- starter with ability to work independently with various functions to meet their business requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours to support US time zones.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Procurement & Supply ChainRole Category: Procurement & PurchaseRole: Vendor RelationsEmployement Type: Full time