Analyst, Procurement

XPO India Shared Services

Logistics done differently.

XPO, one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, is looking for a highly skilled Analyst Procurement for India.

Position Title : Analyst, Procurement

Division / Organization :

Location :

Pune, XPO India Shared Services

Reports to :

Senior Manager, Finance

Position Overview :

As an Analyst, Procurement you will provide procurement support for XPO. Manage the procure-to-pay process from sourcing of procurement of services through developing strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for various indirect services categories.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical insurance, OPD benefits, term insurance, accidental insurance, etc.

What you’ll do on a typical day :

• Maintain procurement records in compliance with internal policies and audit standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times, improve SLAs, and lower procurement costs.
• Analyze procurement and supplier performance using procurement software and data analytics tools.
• Identify and assess risks related to procurement activities, supply chain vulnerabilities, and market fluctuations.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to ensure financial stability and performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve operational issues, and support performance evaluations.
• Partner with category management teams to optimize supplier partnerships, perform data analysis, and enhance service levels.
• Develop and lead strategic sourcing events such as Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, keeping key stakeholders informed.
• Support supplier data cleansing and master data updates in collaboration with business and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation.
• Contribute to internal projects and provide backup support for team activities.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute ideas for process and documentation improvements.
• Build and maintain procurement reports, templates, and project documentation.

What you need to succeed at XPO :

At a minimum, you’ll need :