Jr. Procurement Specialist (Remote, Contract)

OUR HIRING PROCESS • We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ machine learning technologies during this phase as we believe every human deserves attention from another human. We do not think machines can evaluate your application quite like our seasoned recruiting professionals—every person is unique. We promise to give your candidacy a fair and detailed assessment. • We may then invite you to submit a video interview for the review of the hiring manager. This video interview is often followed by a test or short project that allows us to determine whether you will be a good fit for the team. • At this point, we will invite you to interview with our hiring manager and/or the interview team. Please note We do not conduct interviews via text message, Telegram, etc. and we never hire anyone into our organization without having met you face-to-face (or via Zoom). You will be invited to come to a live meeting or Zoom, where you will meet our INFUSE team. • From there on, it’s decision time! If you are still excited to join INFUSE and we like you as much, we will have a conversation about your offer. We do not make offers without giving you the opportunity to speak with us live. INFUSE is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy We are looking for a talented Procurement Specialist to join our IT Support department. You will be responsible for efficiently driving global purchases and managing IT assets and licenses, overseeing standards compliance, and working closely with internal teams to manage purchasing activities. Responsibilities • Process requisitions and purchase orders for IT assets, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolutions with a focus on EMEA and US regions • Collaborating with internal departments, suppliers, and vendors • Ensuring compliance in all software, service, and procurement activities • Purchasing, tracking, and maintaining inventory of hardware, licenses, and services • Maintain and update the Company’s asset database accurately through regular monitoring and coordination. • Researching and recommending solutions and vendors based on business needs • Coordinating hardware maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and decommissioning • Creating and assisting in the development and refinement of procurement policies and procedures. Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in procurement or a related field • Experience working with international vendors and cross-functional internal teams • Solid understanding of modern hardware, software, and IT service markets • Familiarity with software and service licensing models • Experience working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams • Knowledge of procurement best practices and cost optimization strategies • Supervisory and team management experience is a plus. Essential Soft and Hard Skills • Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal) • Proficiency in English (Upper-Intermediate level or higher) • Analytical and strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset • Structured, detail-oriented, and highly organized • Self-driven, flexible, and able to work independently • Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment • Experience with globally distributed teams is a plus We offer • Paid trainings; • Getting knowledge and experience from one of the most demandable industries of business; • Stable work in a large Internet marketing company; • Competitive compensation in USD; • Paid vacation and sick leave; • Reduced Fridays during summer; • A schedule aligned with approved company holidays in U.S. Schedule Monday-Friday, 1200 PM to 900 PM EET Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job

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