Job Title:- Hardware Procurement Manager (IT Infrastructure)
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 6 + Years Employment
Type: Full-Time
About Winger IT Solutions
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Winger IT Solutions is an ISO-certified and MSME registered IT company established in 2008. We are a Microsoft SPLA Partner specializing indelivering comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions to organizations across India.
Our expertise spans enterprise infrastructure, servers, networking, cyber security, virtualization, and IT hardware leasing models (IaaS/Opex). With a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and performance, we help organizations design and implement secure IT environments tailored to theiroperational needs.
Our clients include corporate enterprises, government organizations, and institutions across sectorssuch as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and more
Role Overview
The Hardware Purchase Manager will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of IT infrastructure products for our channel business, including vendor management, pricing negotiations, inventory planning, order execution, and OEM/distributor coordination. The role will work closely with sales and delivery teams to ensure timely product availability, optimized procurement costs, and strong vendor partnerships that support business growth and project execution
Key Responsibilities:-
- Supplier/Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with hardware supplier sto secure the best pricing, credit terms, and partner programs.
- Inventory Control & Forecasting: Analyze sales trends and project demands to maintainoptimal inventory levels, reducing excess stock while avoiding shortages.
- Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement purchasing strategies to minimize costsand improve profitability.
- Order Management: Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from generating Requestfor Quotations (RFQs) and issuing purchase orders (POs) to tracking shipments andmanaging receipts.
- Cost Optimization: Conduct market research to stay updated on technology trends andprice fluctuations to ensure competitive purchasing.
- Vendor Relations: Maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers for high-volume orlong-term contracts
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, andvendor contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience: 6+ years of purchasing experience who have worked in multiple state ,preferably from ( System Integrator, Reseller, or IT solutions provider)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or arelated field.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong abilities to negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and deliveryschedules.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis is amust and knowledge on Zoho Erp will added advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends, demand forecasts, and cost scenarios.
- Leadership: Experience leading or mentoring a team of buyers or purchasing agents.
Common Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Cost Savings: Achieving percentage-based reduction in purchasing costs
- Supplier Performance: Monitoring vendor reliability regarding quality and delivery times
- Inventory Turnover: Managing how quickly inventory is sold and replaced.
- Fill Rate/Availability: Ensuring products are available to meet customer demand.
Typical Working Environment
- Fast-paced: High-pressure environment balancing supplier constraints with customerproject deadlines.
- Collaboration: Regular coordination with sales, logistics, and finance teams.
- Field Work: Occasional travel to vendor sites or trade shows.
Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
