Procurement Specialist I

Mouser; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouser is seeking a procurement professional to manage IT hardware, licenses, and general office supplies. You will oversee end-to-end sourcing, ensure timely delivery, and coordinate with IT, finance, and operations to align purchasing with business goals.

The role emphasizes vendor management, contract negotiation, cost-saving initiatives, and adherence to Procure-to-Pay processes to optimize procurement performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in IT and general procurement to manage sourcing and purchasing operations.
• Familiarity with IT hardware, software licenses, and office supplies procurement.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet budgets and timelines.
• Proven negotiation skills and vendor management capabilities.
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software licenses, and office supplies & services.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships with a focus on cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and SLAs with vendors.
• Maintain and update an approved vendor database; track P2P activities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and statutory regulations.
• Generate regular reports on procurement status, budgets, and vendor performance.
• Track KPI related to procurement efficiency and cost reduction.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

P2P (Procure-to-Pay)

Cost reduction

IT hardware sourcing

Software licenses

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

• Experience in IT and general procurement to manage and streamline our sourcing and purchasing operations.
• Manage end to end procurement for IT hardware (laptops, servers, networking equipment), software licenses, and general office supplies & services.
• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery of goods and services as per organizational requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
• Maintain and update an approved vendor database.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable statutory regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Manage purchase orders, request quotations, and vendor agreements efficiently.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Track key performance indicators related to procurement efficiency and cost reduction.
• Work closely with finance, IT, and operations teams to align purchasing decisions with organizational goals.
• Generate regular reports on procurement status, budgets, and vendor performance.
• Complete knowledge of Procure-to- Pay P2P
• Ability to collaborate with overseas stakeholders and ensure smooth coordination across time zones.
• Supply chain certifications are an added advantage
• IT and general procurement
• Expertise in Vendor Management and sourcing best practices
• Procurement strategies
• P2P, Analytical skills to support procurement needs
• Requires a bachelor’s degree.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.