SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus) at Zymr in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, India

Job Description - SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus)

We are seeking a highly motivated SaaS Procurement Specialist to join our research-focused team. The primary responsibility for this role is to manage the end-to-end procurement of advanced licenses for predominantly US-based SaaS applications, enabling our technical and development teams to access robust APIs for extracting and processing research data. This role will require excellent communication skills, experience in software/vendor negotiations, and the ability to coordinate with sales teams across US time zones.

Job Title: SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus)
Location: Pune, Ahmedabad

Experience: 2-5 Years

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:
SaaS Vendor Identification & Evaluation:

Research and shortlist SaaS applications aligned with our research objectives.
Evaluate vendor products based on API capabilities, licensing models, compliance, and data security.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Work closely with internal research and development teams to gather requirements and technical needs.
Facilitate product demos and coordinate technical evaluations with vendors.
Negotiations & Procurement:
Initiate and lead communications with sales representatives of US-based SaaS vendors, primarily via email and Zoom calls.
Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and procurement of advanced licenses to ensure API access and optimal value.
Contract & Compliance Management:
Draft, review, and process purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Liaise with legal and finance teams for approvals and documentation.
Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with SaaS vendors and internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related queries and escalations.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in software/SaaS procurement, technical sales, or vendor management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Prior experience dealing with US-based vendors and comfort working with overlapping US time zones (typically evenings India time).
Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing procurement processes for technical or research organizations.
Understanding of SaaS licensing models, API access, and data privacy/compliance considerations.

Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with technical API integrations and developer needs.
Prior experience in a research-driven or data science organization.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency with procurement or contract management tools.

Work Hours:
Core working hours aligned with Indian Standard Time (IST) with expected overlap with US business hours (typically 6pm–11pm IST for Zoom meetings with US sales teams).

If you are proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable negotiating with international vendors, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role!

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SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus)

Job Description - SaaS Procurement Specialist (Research & Development Focus)

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