Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Identify and conduct research on suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and exporters both in India and internationally.

• Source materials, goods, and procurement needs according to organizational specifications.

• Gather and compare quotations from various suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, delivery schedules, quality standards, warranties, and other commercial conditions.

• Build and sustain relationships with suppliers.

• Assess suppliers based on their pricing, quality, dependability, capacity, and delivery performance.

• Engage with suppliers via email, phone, WhatsApp, online platforms, and other business communication channels.

• Organize samples, product specifications, technical information, and documentation.

• Assist in both domestic and international procurement transactions.

• Investigate global suppliers and sourcing markets.

• Collaborate with logistics, shipping, and pertinent stakeholders.

• Monitor purchase requirements from inquiry through to order execution and delivery.

• Keep accurate records of suppliers, quotations, negotiations, purchase information, and procurement status.

• Identify opportunities to lower procurement costs and enhance commercial terms.

• Address issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, and suppliers as necessary.

• Create a database of suppliers for recurring procurement needs.

• Ensure procurement activities are completed within budget and on schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional negotiation and commercial discussion capabilities.

• Strong skills in supplier management and relationship cultivation.

• Confident communication abilities with suppliers and vendors.

• Proficient in negotiating with both Indian and international suppliers.

• Adept at comparing quotations to identify the most favorable commercial options.

• Skills in market research and supplier discovery.

• Capable of managing multiple procurement tasks concurrently.

• Ability to work proactively and independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.

• Focused on results rather than mere attendance.

• Knowledge of procurement and sourcing practices.

• Experience in supplier/vendor management.

• Skilled in price and commercial negotiations.

• Proficient in vendor evaluation.

• Familiarity with market and supplier research.

• Expertise in quotation comparison.

• Coordination of purchases.

• Effective communication and follow-up abilities.

• Document and record management proficiency.

• Knowledge of international sourcing.

• Understanding of import/export processes.

• Familiarity with international supplier platforms.

• Coordination skills in logistics and shipping.

• Knowledge of Incoterms.

• Understanding of international payment terms.

• Experience with manufacturing suppliers.

• Previous experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or supply chain is advantageous.

• Candidates can be from India or any other country.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely from any location.

• Select your preferred 6-hour working window.

• Enjoy a 4-day work week.

• Focus on output and deliverables.

• Gain exposure to both domestic and global procurement.

• Opportunity to engage across various procurement categories and business needs.