Business Analyst - Procurement

Inviting applications for the role of Business Analyst, Procurement

Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management

Issue Purchase Orders : Generate Purchase Orders based on demands or Purchase Requisitions received from the engineering or planning teams.

Validate Demand : Ensure the accuracy of demand through the SAP system.

Order Acknowledgment & Fulfilment : Drive order acknowledgment and fulfilment as per the Need Date or Promise Date by closely collaborating with suppliers, logistics, and fulfilment teams.

Coordination and Communication

Supplier Interaction : Work closely with suppliers to resolve any outstanding invoices and material discrepancies, ensuring timely fulfilment to avoid shipping delays.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Engage with various business functions such as Warehouse, Sourcing, Quality, and Finance to facilitate smooth operations.

Reporting and Analysis

KPI and SLA Adherence : Maintain adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as mandated by the business.

Prepare Reports : Responsible for preparing and reporting on personal KPIs and SLAs, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Non- Catalog Part Management

Manage non-catalogue requests

Updating requests with necessary details such as contract numbers, unit numbers, approvers, and delivery locations.

Collaborating with category managers to understand supply chain strategies.

Issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and evaluating alternatives based on supplier quotes.

Follow-Up and Coordination

Weekly Reviews : Conduct weekly reviews of open and aging requests, following up with the field team as necessary.

Escalation Management : Follow the defined escalation path for unresolved issues.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

University graduate in any discipline.

Procurement Experience : Rich procurement experience, especially in the Energy, Power, Aviation, or Automobile industries.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Language Proficiency : Sound knowledge of English, both written and oral.

SAP Knowledge : Practical knowledge of SAP is essential.

Analytical Skills : Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Interpersonal Skills : Good interpersonal skills and a team player mentality.

Understanding of Sourcing & Procurement : Basic understanding of sourcing and procurement processes in the manufacturing industry, with experience in handling procurement of direct materials preferred.

MS Office Proficiency : Basic experience in MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.'