Purchase Specialist
- ThoughtFocus
- 3 - 6 years
- Bengaluru
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Role Overview: Purchasing Specialist - Immediate joiner only
ThoughtFocus is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement team. The ideal candidate will support equipment and software procurement, ensuring optimal vendor engagement, competitive pricing, and timely delivery. This role also supports internal purchasing needs and focuses on improving purchasing processes to drive efficiency and standardization across the function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procure equipment and software for resale and internal use, adhering to quality, budget, and time constraints.
- Research and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Analysed purchasing metrics, develop procurement standards, and generate performance reports.
- Maintain and update a centralized vendor database, including contact and contract information.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with business goals.
- Reconcile purchases with accounts payable and ensure proper documentation of expenses.
- Continuously improve procurement processes and adopt best practices for efficiency.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 1 year of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
- Technical education equivalent to a 2-year college or trade school diploma preferred.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in using procurement or ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with software, hardware, or IT-related procurement is a plus.
- Ability to work during US business hours)
Job Classification
Industry: Financial ServicesFunctional Area / Department: Procurement & Supply ChainRole Category: Procurement & PurchaseRole: Procurement & Purchase - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: ThoughtFocusLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: Purchase Management Invoice Verification Procurement Management P2P contract management procurement telecommunication procurement
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