IT PURCHASE COORDINATOR

Job Description: IT Purchase Coordinator

Location: Kochi, Kerala
Experience: 2–4 Years
Salary: ₹25,000–₹35,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented IT Purchase Coordinator to manage procurement activities, vendor relationships, and purchasing operations for our IT company. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation and bargaining skills, excellent coordination abilities, and the capability to establish and maintain long-term business partnerships with vendors and suppliers.

The candidate should be capable of identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating competitive prices, ensuring timely procurement, and maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices without compromising on quality.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage end-to-end purchasing and procurement activities for IT products, hardware, software, accessories, and other business requirements.
* Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suitable vendors, suppliers, distributors, and service providers.
* Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions to obtain the best possible deals.
* Use strong bargaining skills to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and reliability.
* Build and maintain long-term partnerships with vendors and suppliers to support business growth.
* Develop new vendor relationships and explore opportunities for better pricing, product availability, and service quality.
* Request and compare quotations, prepare cost comparisons, and recommend suitable suppliers.
* Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure timely procurement.
* Follow up with vendors regarding order confirmation, delivery schedules, pending supplies, and product availability.
* Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, vendor details, and procurement transactions.
* Monitor market trends, pricing changes, and new products relevant to the IT industry.
* Coordinate with the accounts and finance teams regarding invoices, payments, and vendor settlements.
* Resolve procurement-related issues, including delivery delays, product discrepancies, and warranty claims.
* Ensure that purchasing activities comply with company policies, approved budgets, and authorization procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

* 2–4 years of strong experience in purchasing, procurement, or vendor management, preferably in the IT industry.
* Strong negotiation and bargaining skills, with the ability to secure competitive prices and favourable commercial terms.
* Good knowledge of IT products, computer hardware, networking equipment, software, and related accessories.
* Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain strong vendor relationships and business partnerships.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
* Ability to identify reliable suppliers and evaluate quotations based on price, quality, delivery, and service.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Excel, email communication, and basic documentation.
* A proactive, responsible, and cost-conscious approach to procurement.

Preferred Candidate Profile

* Experience dealing with IT distributors, hardware suppliers, software vendors, and technology service providers.
* A strong vendor network and the ability to develop new supplier partnerships.
* A result-oriented mindset with a focus on cost savings and long-term business value.
* Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with internal teams.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
* Opportunity to work in a growing IT organization.
* Exposure to IT procurement, vendor development, and business partnership management.
* A professional work environment with opportunities for growth.

Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume in

~ hr@jachoos.com or susan@jachoos.com
~ Contact: +91 81290 05574

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person