Analyst, Procurement
Requisition Id:
Business Unit:
Corporate
Location:
Pune, IN, 411014
Xpo India Shared Services
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and all audit guidelines; participate in the development of new or revised standards and recommend new process improvements when needed.
- Participate in cross functional teams and continuously improve procurement processes by identifying and leading efforts to reduce cycle times, improve service level agreements and reduce costs.
- Continually look to reduce company costs and spend associated with Analyst-related responsibilities.
- Utilize procurement software and data analytics tools to analyze procurement performance and supplier performance
- Assist with identifying and assessing potential risks related to procurement activities, supply chain vulnerabilities, and market fluctuations.
- Conduct research and market analysis to identify and evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and performance.
- Coordinate with suppliers to address operational issues, evaluate performance, and foster strong business relationships.
- Identify opportunities with category management teams to optimize supplier partnerships and improve service levels.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- 3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Ability to lead effective meetings with senior leadership teams and business groups
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner
It’d be great if you also have:
- Strong project management ability to oversee multiple complex projects
- Experience implementing strategic initiatives and improving supplier performance
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques and ability to manage large data sets
- Experience leading change initiatives within a large complex organization
- The capability to exercise judgment and discretion, and function independently within authorized limits
Be part of something big.
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Job Segment:
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Buyer, Data Analyst, Operations, Data