Analyst, Procurement

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.

Be part of something big.