LeapSwitch Network - Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Pune

Company: Leapswitch Networks Pvt Ltd

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Experience: 3–6 Years
• Industry: Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, IT Infrastructure, Networking,

Telecom, Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure, Technology Services

About Leapswitch Networks

• Leapswitch Networks Pvt Ltd is a leading provider of Cloud, Data Center, Managed Hosting,
• Network Infrastructure, and Enterprise Technology Solutions. As we continue to expand our
• infrastructure and service capabilities, we are looking for a proactive and commercially driven
• Procurement Specialist to strengthen our procurement function and support business growth.

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for sourcing
• and purchasing the best quality equipment, goods, and services at the most competitive prices
• to support the organization's operational and strategic objectives.
• As a key contributor to the business, you will play an integral role in ensuring the company
• adheres to budgets, optimizes procurement costs, and maintains uninterrupted availability of
• critical infrastructure and operational resources. The ideal candidate will have hands-on
• experience managing both existing vendors and new supplier development, conducting
• commercial negotiations, handling procurement processes end-to-end, and ensuring
• compliance with established SOPs and procurement policies.
• This role requires strong commercial acumen, vendor management expertise, excellent
• communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Data Center,
• Network, IT, Finance, and Leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• ● Source high-quality products, equipment, materials, and services while securing the
• most competitive commercial terms.
• ● Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, quotation analysis, vendor
• evaluation, purchase recommendations, and purchase order processing.
• ● Develop sourcing strategies that balance quality, cost, delivery timelines, and business
• requirements.
• ● Drive cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement savings
• without compromising operational standards.
• ● Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and technology developments to identify
• better sourcing opportunities.

Vendor Management & Development

• ● Manage and strengthen relationships with existing vendors, OEMs, distributors, channel
• partners, and service providers.
• ● Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard new vendors to ensure competitive
• sourcing options and business continuity.
• ● Conduct vendor assessments, supplier comparisons, and periodic performance
• evaluations.
• ● Build and maintain a reliable supplier ecosystem across IT, networking, cloud
• infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, and facility-related categories.
• ● Resolve vendor issues related to pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and contractual
• obligations.

Negotiation & Commercial Management

• ● Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, payment
• terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements.
• ● Ensure procurement decisions provide maximum value and support organizational
• budget objectives.
• ● Analyze vendor quotations and prepare comparative statements for management review
• and approvals.
• ● Negotiate annual contracts, framework agreements, and strategic procurement
• partnerships where applicable.

SOP, Process & Compliance Management

• ● Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with company SOPs,
• approval matrices, procurement policies, and compliance standards.
• ● Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and
• control.
• ● Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, vendor databases, and purchasing
• documentation.
• ● Support internal audits and ensure compliance with procurement governance
• requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• ● Collaborate closely with Data Center, Operations, Network, IT, Projects, Finance, and
• Management teams to understand procurement requirements.
• ● Coordinate procurement planning to ensure timely availability of products and services.
• ● Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory planning, and procurement reporting activities.
• ● Work with finance teams to ensure timely vendor payments, reconciliations, and spend
• tracking.

Technology & Infrastructure Procurement

● Manage procurement of

• ○ Servers, Storage, and Enterprise Hardware
• ○ Networking Equipment and Components
• ○ Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure
• ○ Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
• ○ Facility Infrastructure Components
• ○ IT Consumables and Technology Services
• ● Ensure procurement decisions align with operational, technical, and business
• requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in

• ● Electronics Engineering
• ● Mechanical Engineering
• ● Information Technology (IT)
• ● Computer Engineering
• ● Electrical Engineering
• ● Supply Chain Management or a related discipline

Experience & Skills

Must Have

• ● Minimum 3 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• ● Experience managing both existing vendors and new vendor onboarding.
• ● Proven track record in procurement negotiations and commercial discussions.
• ● Experience working with procurement SOPs, approval workflows, and vendor
• management processes.
• ● Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management and supplier relationship
• management.
• ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ● Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• ● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.

Preferred Experience

● Procurement experience in

• ○ Cloud Computing
• ○ Data Centers
• ○ IT Infrastructure
• ○ Networking
• ○ Telecom
• ○ Managed Hosting
• ○ Technology Services
• ○ Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure
• ● Familiarity with OEMs, distributors, system integrators, and technology procurement
• channels.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate

• ● Has successfully handled both existing supplier relationships and new vendor
• development.
• ● Understands procurement requirements in Cloud, Data Center, Networking, and IT
• Infrastructure environments.
• ● Can independently manage sourcing, negotiations, procurement planning, and vendor
• performance.
• ● Possesses strong commercial awareness and consistently delivers cost-effective
• procurement outcomes.
• ● Is process-oriented and capable of managing procurement activities within established
• SOPs and governance frameworks.
• ● Builds strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• ● Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• ● Thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and can effectively manage
• multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Why Join Leapswitch Networks?
• ● Work with one of India's growing Cloud and Data Center organizations.
• ● Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and technology procurement projects.
• ● Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence procurement strategy.
• ● Dynamic work environment with strong learning and growth opportunities.
• ● Be a key contributor to the company's expansion and operational excellence.
• Experience: 3–6 Years

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Reporting To: Operations & Management Team