Procurement Associate – Technology & Projects
Responsibilities & Duties
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Associate to support sourcing, vendor management, and purchasing activities within a fast-paced technology and project implementation environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting multi-vendor project teams, technology rollouts, and procurement coordination across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in the procurement of IT equipment, software licenses, professional services, and infrastructure components.
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Support project implementation teams by ensuring timely sourcing, tracking, and delivery of project-specific material
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Work with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to forecast procurement needs and align with project timelines.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, vendor databases, and purchase orders in procurement systems.
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Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and follow up on deliveries.
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Monitor vendor performance and assist with vendor evaluations and contract compliance
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Coordinate with finance and logistics teams to ensure timely invoice reconciliation and payments.
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Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing supplier relationships.
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Ensure adherence to organizational procurement policies and compliance standards.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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2–3 years of procurement experience, preferably in a technology, IT, or project-based organization
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Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and supply chain logistics.
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Familiarity with tech products, software licensing, and ICT services procurement is a plus.
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Strong negotiation and communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Zoho, etc.).
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Ability to multitask and manage procurement for concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Preferred Attributes:
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Experience working in agile or cross-functional project teams.
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Exposure to enterprise technology rollouts or infrastructure implementation projects.
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Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP – nice to have)
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Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
