Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end procurement of computer hardware, warehouse supplies, and workshop parts, with a specialized focus on sourcing from vendors in China. Own the full order lifecycle from vendor identification and RFQ through customs clearance, delivery, and payment, while continuously forecasting inventory needs and keeping pricing competitive and compliant. Maintain the master vendor list, negotiate favorable terms, and coordinate with accounting and sales teams to align procurement with client demands. Monitor market trends, establish reorder points across multiple locations, and ensure all shipments meet legal, export, and import requirements for US-bound goods. Based in Bangalore on a US shift.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
- IT hardware or technical parts sourcing
- Demonstrated experience sourcing from and negotiating with vendors in China
- Working knowledge of customs procedures, import/export compliance, tariffs, and shipping regulations for US-bound goods
- Experience with procurement software/applications
- Experience with inventory tracking tools
- Excel/spreadsheets
- ERP or procurement platform experience
- Strong negotiation skills
- Track record of securing competitive pricing
- Comfortable working with US-based colleagues across time zones
- US Shift
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in IT hardware, computer parts, or technical equipment resale/distribution
- Familiarity with warranty vs. non-warranty parts management
- Mandarin language proficiency
- Experience forecasting inventory/reorder points across multiple sites or locations
- Strong analytical and forecasting ability
- Excellent vendor relationship management
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on documentation and compliance
- Comfortable managing multiple concurrent orders and vendor relationships
- Clear communicator across sourcing, sales, and accounting functions
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