Who are we?Cell Tech Inc. is one of the largest service providers for the K-12 sector in the US. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients. To achieve this we build and utilize proprietary software focused on automation and user-friendliness. As our company grows so does our team! About the Role Cell Tech Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and market-savvy Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of computer hardware warehouse supplies and workshop parts with a strong focus on sourcing from vendors in China. This role owns the full order lifecycle — from vendor identification and RFQ through customs clearance delivery and payment — while continuously forecasting inventory needs and keeping pricing competitive and compliant. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across time zones with a US-based team and balances hands-on negotiation skills with rigorous inventory forecasting and compliance oversight. Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Vendor Management Source computer parts hardware components and warehouse supplies to meet inventory and operational needs. Maintain and continuously update a master vendor list including vendor qualifications legal/compliance status and export documentation — with a specialized focus on China-based suppliers. Build and manage vendor relationships serve as the primary point of contact for vendor follow-ups and issue resolution. Create and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) compare vendor pricing and negotiate favorable terms on cost lead time and quality. Procurement Operations Manage purchasing activity through the company's procurement application/system ensuring accurate records of orders approvals and vendor communications. Own the full lifecycle of each order — sourcing quoting purchasing customs clearance shipping receipt and final reconciliation. Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure vendor payments are made on time and align with agreed terms. Coordinate with the sales team to align procurement activity with client-facing part resale needs. Inventory Planning & Forecasting Monitor current inventory levels across all workshop/office locations for both warranty and non-warranty parts. Forecast upcoming parts and hardware needs based on usage trends workshop demand and historical consumption. Establish and maintain reorder points across all workshop locations to prevent stockouts or overstocking. Track inventory and pricing data on a weekly and monthly basis keeping records current and audit-ready. Pricing Market Analysis & Resale Monitor market trends and pricing shifts for computer parts and hardware to ensure the company secures the right price from vendors. Maintain and adjust markup/resale pricing for parts sold to clients ensuring competitiveness without overcharging. Regularly benchmark vendor pricing against current market rates and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly. Compliance Customs & Logistics Ensure all vendors comply with relevant legal export and import requirements particularly for shipments originating in China and destined for the US. Track and apply current tariff schedules and shipping regulations ensure proper certificates and documentation accompany each shipment. Liaise with customs brokers/agents to resolve clearance issues and prevent shipment delays. Maintain documentation to demonstrate vendor and shipment compliance for audits or reviews. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the US-based team to align sourcing timelines with operational and client demands. Partner with accounting on payment scheduling invoice reconciliation and vendor payment terms. Partner with sales to understand client part requirements and resale pricing expectations. Qualifications Required 2+ years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing or supply chain management (IT hardware or technical parts sourcing strongly preferred). Demonstrated experience sourcing from and negotiating with vendors in China. Working knowledge of customs procedures import/export compliance tariffs and shipping regulations for US-bound goods. Experience with procurement software/applications and inventory tracking tools (e.g. Excel/spreadsheets required ERP or procurement platform experience a plus). Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing competitive pricing. Comfortable working with US-based colleagues across time zones. Preferred Experience in IT hardware computer parts or technical equipment resale/distribution. Familiarity with warranty vs. non-warranty parts management. Mandarin language proficiency (helpful not required) for vendor communication. Experience forecasting inventory/reorder points across multiple sites or locations. Skills Strong analytical and forecasting ability Excellent vendor relationship management Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on documentation and compliance Comfortable managing multiple concurrent orders and vendor relationships Clear communicator across sourcing sales and accounting functions What Success Looks Like Vendor list and compliance documentation are current accurate and audit-ready. Reorder points are set and inventory rarely runs into stockouts across workshops. Pricing stays competitive with market trends — clients aren't overcharged and the company isn't overpaying vendors. Shipments consistently clear customs without avoidable delays. Vendor payments are processed on time with no disruption to sourcing relationships. Location - Please note that this position is based in Bangalore and will be Onsite Shift Timing - US Shift