Sourcing Executive – Pre-Sales Support

Job Description – Sourcing Executive (Pre-Sales Support) Position Details

• Job Title: Sourcing Executive – Pre-Sales Support
• Department: Pre-Sales / Procurement Support
• Location: Bengaluru
• Reporting To: Pre-Sales Manager / Business Head
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: In-Office
• Experience Required: 1–3 Years
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sourcing Executive to support our Pre-Sales team by understanding client RFQs and identifying suitable vendors, products, and commercial options. The ideal candidate should possess strong coordination, negotiation, and vendor management skills to ensure timely and competitive responses to customer requirements. Basic knowledge of electrical or industrial products will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and understand client RFQs, specifications, BOQs, part numbers, and commercial requirements.
• Identify suitable vendors and suppliers based on quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Source products and materials aligned with client expectations.
• Obtain quotations from multiple vendors and prepare comparative statements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead time, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with the Pre-Sales team for timely quotation and proposal submissions.
• Suggest technically suitable alternate or equivalent products when required.
• Maintain and update vendor databases, pricing records, and sourcing details.
• Follow up with vendors regarding quotations, compliance documents, and delivery commitments.
• Track pending RFQs and ensure closure within expected timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in any discipline.
• Candidates from Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or Technical backgrounds will be preferred.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor development, inside sales support, or pre-sales support.
• Freshers with strong communication and negotiation skills may also be considered for trainee-level opportunities.

Required Skills

• Vendor Sourcing & Management
• RFQ Handling & Requirement Understanding
• Negotiation & Commercial Comparison
• Coordination & Follow-Up
• MS Excel & Quotation Analysis
• Time Management & Multitasking
• Knowledge of electrical products, industrial components, switchgear, cables, panels, wiring accessories, or lighting products.
• Experience handling supplier quotations and vendor negotiations.
• Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or quotation tracking systems is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Vendor Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Coordination & Communication
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should be capable of understanding customer requirements quickly, coordinating with vendors efficiently, and providing competitive sourcing solutions within deadlines. The candidate should be commercially aware, proactive, and confident in handling vendor interactions while supporting the Pre-Sales team with accurate and timely inputs.

Vendor Management,Contract Negotiation,Commercial Comparison