IT Procurement Executive

Avalon Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Technologies in Chennai is seeking an IT Procurement professional to source hardware, software, and related services across the full procurement cycle, including vendor identification, quotation comparison, negotiation, PR/PO processing, and delivery follow-up.

You will coordinate with IT, Finance, Stores, and other internal teams to ensure timely procurement, accurate invoicing, and proper documentation while optimizing costs and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; IT procurement experience preferred.
• Freshers with good learning ability may be considered.
• Experience in sourcing laptops, servers, networking equipment, software licenses, and IT services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source IT hardware and peripherals, including laptops, desktops, servers, storage, networking gear, printers, and consumables.
• Evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations from multiple vendors, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Prepare PRs/POs, coordinate with IT, Finance, Stores, and other teams.
• Track delivery, ensure timely order confirmation, and manage GRN/invoice processes.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procurement guidelines.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Quotation comparison

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Procurement coordination

Education

Any Graduate / Any Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an IT Procurement professional responsible for sourcing IT hardware, software, and related services. The role will manage the complete procurement cycle, including vendor identification, quotation comparison, negotiation, PR/PO processing, invoice coordination, GRN, and delivery follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure IT hardware and equipment, including:
• Laptops and desktops
• Servers and storage
• Network switches, routers, firewalls, and related components
• Printers and other IT peripherals
• IT accessories and consumables
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suitable suppliers and service providers.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, AMC, delivery timelines, and service support.
• Prepare and coordinate Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO).
• Follow up with vendors for order confirmation and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, Stores, and other internal teams for procurement activities.
• Coordinate invoice verification, GRN processing, and payment-related activities.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation and records.
• Track warranty, AMC, software license renewals, and service-support requirements.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Support cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities for better commercial deals.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval processes, and procurement guidelines.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of IT hardware and infrastructure products.
• Strong vendor management and sourcing skills.
• Good negotiation and commercial skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and compare technical and commercial quotations.
• Good understanding of PR, PO, GRN, invoice, and procurement processes.
• Good coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook/email, and other office productivity tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn new IT products, technologies, procurement processes, and ERP systems.

Education & Experience

• Any Graduate / Any Degree from a recognized institution.
• IT Procurement / IT Purchase experience is preferred but freshers with good learning ability may also be considered.
• Experience in sourcing laptops, desktops, servers, networking equipment, software licenses, and IT services will be an advantage.
• Experience working with ERP-based procurement processes will be an advantage.
• Experience in vendor negotiation and cost optimization will be highly preferred.

Personal Competencies

• Good learning ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation capability.
• Proactive approach to vendor follow-up and issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively with IT, Finance, Stores, and other departments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings
• Vendor quotation competitiveness
• On-time delivery
• PR-to-PO processing time
• PO and invoice accuracy
• GRN and invoice processing efficiency
• Vendor performance
• Compliance with procurement policies
• Warranty, AMC, and license renewal management
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction
• Effective vendor negotiation and commercial optimization