Lead Analyst - Procurement

Job Purpose

Responsible for procurement of Goods and Services for Indirect Categories by issuing POs obeying Global Sourcing & Procurement Policies and to manage the POs until goods are received or services are confirmed by the internal client, following up payments to the Supplier and resolving any issues in the Procure to Pay end-to-end process. Responsible for abiding by sourcing strategies set in place by category management teams and for ensuring suppliers deliver effective goods and services on-time and on-quality. Collaborate with and support the regional sourcing and procurement teams and managers. Manage internal and external stakeholder communications to effectively manage new purchase orders and change orders. Proactively manage open order report to maintain appropriate budgets, delivery dates, price, and quantities. Perform systematic vendor maintenance as needed.

Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure supply of goods and services meet needs with the best possible value and consistency.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders related to their required inputs for order creation and management.

Procurement Activities

• Perform purchasing activities, issuing and managing POs.
• Champion safety, quality, delivery, and cost with suppliers to ensure requirements are met on a consistent basis.
• Partner with suppliers to share new and variation orders, as well as track status to delivery and PO closure.
• Work with internal stakeholders to influence change and escalate and resolve issues that arise.
• Maintain up-to-date status, records, documentation, and cost reduction data related to current and completed purchase orders.
• Maintain the POs until goods are received or services are confirmed by the internal client, following up payments to the Supplier and resolving any issues in the Procure to Pay end-to-end process.
• You are meant for this job if:
• At least 5 years of experience required in sourcing and procurement.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize/manage a high volume of tasks.
• Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility with stakeholders, influence change, and to "open doors".
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with and lead internal and external stakeholders to comply with sourcing and procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with Suppliers.
• Supplier contracting experience. Knowledge of key sections, common red line areas and reasonable fallback positions to include guiding stakeholders on statement of work developments.
• Basic understanding of the financial cost structure associated with a supply chain.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes (invoice processing).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• SAP experience and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Skills

• GBPMS - Sourcing and Procurement (Work Instructions / Procedures)

Locations

• Noida, UP, IN, 201305

Skills

Procurement Management,Vendor Relationship,Stakeholder Communication,Purchase Order Management,Cost Structure Understanding