Procurement Associate Trading Infrastructure & Operations

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 fast-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