IT Procurement Specialist

Company Introduction:

Keywords Studios, established in Dublin in 1998, now has 70+ studios across Europe, North and South America and Asia with 12,000+ employee strength located across 5 continents and 26 countries. The company provides a complete outsourced game art, engineering, testing, audio and localization service for all Console, PC, Handheld and Mobile content, to many of the biggest names in games and interactive entertainment, working on thousands of titles including many of the best-selling titles of the past few years.

Keywords Studios is comprised of many individual brands, all with something unique to offer our clients. The studios are integrated into the Group by Service Line and use the operating systems and tools deployed by those services lines to ensure people and projects can operate across studios and across geographies.

For more info please refer to https://www.keywordsstudios.com/

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing relationships with our network vendors. This role requires a combination of basic technical expertise, vendor management skills, and a proactive approach to ensure seamless operations and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with IT vendors for quotations, order placements, and delivery follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement-related documentation.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders, vendor agreements, and other procurement documents.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Track and update procurement databases with relevant information such as delivery timelines, warranty details, and asset tagging.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring timely provisioning and de-provisioning of IT assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Assist in vendor evaluation and performance tracking.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or a related field.
• Proven 2-3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an IT environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with procurement or ERP tools is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic understanding of IT hardware and software terminology.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to vendor negotiation and contract handling.

Role Information: IN

Studio: Keywords India

Location: Asia Pacific

Area of Work: IT & Infosec

Service: Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office

• Cab Facility within Hiring Zones
• Medical Insurance, Term Insurance and Accidental Insurance
• Lunch / Dinner provided at subsidized rates