Role Overview

The Procurement Associate will support end-to-end sourcing, vendor coordination, and procurement operations for NK Securities’ trading-critical infrastructure and business needs. This role works closely with Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Quant, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure timely procurement, vendor responsiveness, and operational efficiency in a rapid-paced, low-latency trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing Execution & Vendor Coordination

- Support sourcing across categories including:

- IT hardware (servers, networking equipment)

- Colocation, telecom, cloud/SaaS

- Market data and professional services

- Assist in running RFQs/RFPs, collecting vendor quotes, and preparing comparison sheets

- Coordinate with vendors on pricing, timelines, and deliverables

- Maintain and update vendor database and documentation

2. Trading Infrastructure Procurement Support

- Work with Infrastructure & Network teams to:

- Procure servers, switches, NICs, and related hardware

- Track order status, delivery timelines, and deployment readiness

- Ensure accuracy of technical specifications in POs and vendor communication

- Follow up with vendors to minimize delays in trading-critical equipment

3. Procurement Operations & Compliance

- Raise purchase orders (POs), track approvals, and ensure proper documentation

- Support contract documentation including NDAs, MSAs, and basic commercial terms

- Ensure adherence to procurement SOPs, internal controls, and audit requirements

- Maintain records for all procurement transactions and contracts

4. Cost Tracking & Reporting

- Assist in tracking spend across categories (CAPEX/OPEX)





- Support preparation of cost comparison sheets and savings analysis

- Identify basic cost optimization opportunities through vendor benchmarking

5. Logistics & Inventory Coordination

- Track shipments, deliveries, and coordinate with logistics/customs (as required)

- Support inventory tracking, asset tagging, and spares management

- Ensure availability of critical components with minimal downtime risk

6. Vendor Management Support

- Act as a day-to-day point of contact for vendors for operational queries

- Track vendor performance on delivery timelines and responsiveness

- Support vendor onboarding and documentation processes

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with:

- Engineering teams for requirements and timelines

- Finance for payments and budgeting

- Legal for documentation and compliance

- Ensure smooth coordination between internal stakeholders and vendors

Candidate Profile

Experience

- 1–5 years of experience in Procurement / Sourcing / Supply Chain

- Exposure to IT procurement or technology-driven environments preferred

- Experience in startups, fintech, SaaS, telecom, or infra-heavy setups is a plus

Skills & Competencies

- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

- Basic understanding of procurement processes (RFQ, PO, vendor management)

- Ability to work with technical teams and understand requirements (training will be provided)

- Good analytical skills for price comparisons and tracking

- High ownership, responsiveness, and attention to detail

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field

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