Ethics Infotech is seeking a highly skilled Purchase Manager with 5+ years of experience in – Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Accessories to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for our department. This individual will bring complete, subject-matter-expert-level knowledge of computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories categories, OEM ecosystems, and distributor networks, and will be accountable for optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring uninterrupted equipment availability across the organization's technology and project portfolios. This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic thinking, deep technical fluency, and strong commercial negotiation capability.

Office Hours: 09:30 am to 7 pm

Experience: 5+ Yrs

Own end-to-end category management for computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories — desktops, laptops, servers, networking infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls), storage systems, peripherals, and embedded/automation equipment components

Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with organizational technology roadmaps and project pipelines

Monitor global and domestic computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories market trends, product lifecycle transitions, and end-of-life (EOL)/end-of-support (EOS) timelines to inform proactive sourcing decisions

Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with leading computer equipment OEMs (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Cisco, and equivalent tier-1 manufacturers) and their authorized channel partners

Negotiate partner-level pricing, volume discounts, rebate structures, and preferred-partner agreements

Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to align on performance, pricing, and roadmap

Maintain comprehensive, current knowledge of computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories specifications,



interoperability standards, and configuration requirements across product categories

Partner cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and project teams to translate infrastructure and project requirements into precise technical purchase specifications

Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations to ensure full compliance with specification, quality, and performance requirements

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction through bulk procurement strategies, distributor incentive programs, and OEM partnership benefits

Deliver measurable, sustained cost savings and cost-avoidance outcomes against annual procurement budgets

Conduct continuous price benchmarking and market intelligence to maintain competitive sourcing positions

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & ERP Operations

Own the full procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle for computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories — requisition, purchase order issuance, goods receipt (GRN), invoice reconciliation, and closure

Ensure procurement transactions are accurately maintained within the ERP system (Odoo or equivalent) with full audit traceability

Enforce purchase approval workflows and authorization matrices in accordance with internal controls and delegation of authority (DOA)

Asset Lifecycle, Warranty & AMC Management

Oversee computer equipment asset tracking, warranty documentation, and AMC/support contract lifecycle management

Manage warranty claims,



RMA processes, and vendor-led repair or replacement coordination

Partner with IT and warehouse teams on inventory planning, safety stock levels, and replenishment cycles

Compliance, Risk & Contract Governance

Ensure full procurement compliance with statutory and tax regulations (GST, TDS) and applicable import/customs requirements

Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, purchase agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs)

Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risk, including single-source dependency and component shortage exposure

Deliver periodic procurement MIS reports, spend analytics, and cost-savings dashboards to senior leadership

Track and report against defined procurement KPIs and OKRs

Champion digitization and process automation initiatives (e-procurement, e-sourcing platforms) to enhance efficiency and governance

Drive continuous improvement in procurement policy, process, and supplier governance frameworks

5+ years of progressive experience in computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories procurement, preferably within an IT services, systems integration, or equipment distribution environment

Demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories categories: desktops, laptops, servers, networking equipment, storage systems, peripherals, and related components

Hands-on proficiency with ERP/procurement platforms (Odoo, SAP MM, or equivalent)

MBA or postgraduate diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Operations

Qualified certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., Prior experience in pharma, logistics, warehouse automation, or government-sector procurement

Familiarity with e-procurement/e-sourcing platforms and digital procurement tools

📌 Purchasing Manager (Full-time) (Vadodara)
🏢 Ethics infotech
📍 Vadodara