Procurement Specialist I

Mouser; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouser in Maharashtra seeks a procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for IT hardware, software licenses, and office supplies. You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery and cost optimization across departments.

The role requires strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay cycles, policy compliance, and experience coordinating with finance, IT, and operations. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in IT and general procurement.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software licenses, and office supplies.
• Ability to coordinate with internal departments and manage vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of contracts, pricing, and SLAs.
• Familiarity with P2P processes and procurement analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software licenses, and office supplies.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and SLAs.
• Maintain approved vendor database and ensure compliance with policies.
• Handle purchase orders, RFQs, and vendor agreements efficiently.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing for cost savings.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Generate reports on procurement status, budgets, and vendor performance.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

P2P processes

IT hardware procurement

Software licenses

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Vendor management software

Procure-to-Pay tools

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 certificates 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.