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Date: 23 Apr 2026

Location: Gurugram, IN

Company: jkcement

Key Responsibilities

 PR Review & Validation

• Act as the primary gatekeeper for all incoming IT PRs.
• Review requests for technical completeness, budget availability, and adherence to company IT standards.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (IT Infrastructure, Security, DevOps) to clarify specifications before processing.

Strategic Sourcing & Quotation Management

• Identify and engage with approved vendors to solicit competitive quotes.
• Conduct "Three-Bid" analysis to ensure the best value for money without compromising quality.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms to drive cost savings.

. Lifecycle Management (PR to PO)

• Manage the workflow of PR approvals, ensuring no bottlenecks occur in the digital or manual sign-off chain.
• Convert approved PRs into formal Purchase Orders (POs) within the ERP system.
• Track the status of all open requisitions and provide regular updates to the requesting departments.

. Vendor & Contract Coordination

• Facilitate the onboarding of new IT vendors (collecting tax info, bank details, and compliance docs).
• Ensure that all purchases align with existing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs).
• Monitor vendor performance regarding delivery timelines and accuracy.

 Reporting & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of IT spend and realized savings.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is audit-ready and organized.
• Provide month-end reports on PR turnaround time and pending commitments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.

• Technical Savvy: High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Coupa) and Microsoft Excel.

• IT Knowledge: A foundational understanding of IT terminology (SaaS, On-prem, OEM, VAR, Cloud credits).

• Soft Skills:

  • Meticulous Attention to Detail: You catch the typo in a SKU before it becomes an expensive mistake.
  • Urgency: You understand that "system down" means the PR needs to move now.
  • Communication: Ability to explain procurement hurdles to technical teams and vice versa.

Success Metrics

• PR-to-PO Cycle Time: Average time taken from initial request to PO issuance.
• Cost Avoidance: Total savings negotiated against initial quotes.
• Accuracy Rate: Percentage of POs issued without requiring corrections or revisions.

Job Segment: Cloud, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, ERP, Operations, Technology