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The L1 IT Infrastructure Administrator & IT Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing first-level IT infrastructure support and managing end-user computing services, while playing a key role in IT procurement activities. A significant focus of this role is engaging with internal business stakeholders to understand their technology requirements, identifying and evaluating suitable vendors and solutions, coordinating procurement activities, and ensuring partner deliverables are tracked and fulfilled on time. Contract negotiation and partner finalization are handled by a dedicated Procurement team; this role focuses on the upstream requirements and solution-alignment work as well as downstream delivery follow-up.
The L1 IT Infrastructure Administrator & IT Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing first-level IT infrastructure support and managing end-user computing services, while playing a key role in IT procurement activities. A significant focus of this role is engaging with internal business stakeholders to understand their technology requirements, identifying and evaluating suitable vendors and solutions, coordinating procurement activities, and ensuring partner deliverables are tracked and fulfilled on time. Contract negotiation and partner finalization are handled by a dedicated Procurement team; this role focuses on the upstream requirements and solution-alignment work as well as downstream delivery follow-up.
Engage with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Operations, HR, etc.) to gather and clarify business technology requirements.
Translate business needs into clear technical and functional specifications for vendor evaluation.
Research, identify, and shortlist vendors based on capability, fit, track record, and pricing benchmarks.
Prepare structured vendor comparison reports covering: Product/service suitability, Pricing and cost structures, Delivery timelines, Support terms
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Assist in budgeting, cost tracking, and identifying IT cost optimization opportunities.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, approval workflows, and audit standards.
Provide Level 1 support for end-user devices including laptops, desktops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
Support Microsoft 365 services such as Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office applications.
Manage user accounts in: Active Directory, Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365
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