Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer-

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Department:

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Role Overview:

Senior Executive – Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Operations:

• Manage end-to-end procurement process for IT hardware, software, networking, cloud services, and related IT infrastructure.
• Handle

  global RFQs and RFPs

  , ensuring competitive quotes and supplier compliance with company standards.
• Ensure

  timely PO creation

  and tracking until closure.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with global OEMs, distributors, and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, and SLAs to drive

  cost savings and value

  .
• Onboard new suppliers as per compliance and update vendor databases/OEM sheets.
• Ensure procurement complies with global policies, tax norms, and legal requirements.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation (POs, contracts, trackers) with proper cost center tagging.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Project Teams to understand requirements and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on request status, bottlenecks, and delivery timelines.
• Track procurement cycle times, supplier performance (SLA adherence), and cost savings.
• Prepare

  monthly PO reports

  (RFQs handled, escalations, approvals, cost savings, supplier onboarding).
• Escalate process gaps and drive continuous improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  IT products & services

  (Servers, Storage, Laptops, Networking, Security, Cloud subscriptions, Software licenses).
• Experience in

  global procurement operations

  (multi-region, multi-currency).
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization skills.
• Proficiency in

  ERP systems

  (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Odoo, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple requests, and meet strict timelines.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) for engaging with global stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, IT, or related field (BE preferred).

• 5 years of experience

  in procurement, with at least

  3+ years in IT infrastructure/global sourcing

  .