Purchasing Associate(2 years Temp Role) null

About the role

The Purchasing Analyst position within Purchasing Support Centre will be responsible for handling standard scope activities delegated by buyers from All GTP, VBC, Penta Sites globally. Purchasing Analyst is also responsible for complete autonomous handling & maintenance of buyer handler logs depending on delegation and for related work transition, problem-solving, Cross-Functional Connect, and maintaining timelines for handling various requisitions in the log. Also, responsible for logging, reporting of work, and handling one-time assignments/projects assigned within the team. This position will report to the Group Manager - Purchasing Support Centre.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous maintenance of Handler Logs and other Portfolio Activities / Order Management / Priority Aftermarket Requisitions handling
• RFQ Management includes Launching, follow-ups for quotes, and answering supplier queries in collaboration with buyers and PD and XF teams
• Compiling & analyzing quotes from suppliers, preparing Preliminary quotes summary/analysis as well as a cost breakdown for various suppliers and parts
• Solving portfolio related issues with suppliers/cross-functional teams
• Performing various Analyses for buyers and managers:
  • Price Inconsistency Analysis
  • 80/20 Analysis
  • ABC Analysis
  • Volume trend Analysis
  • Supplier Dashboard Creation
  • Material Cost Levels Report
  • Supplier Spend Analysis
  • Part Price Evolution
  • Cost Per KG Analysis
  • Supplier Deep Dive Analysis
• Supplier Integration Support on buyer request - Support in establishing EDI Connections, Supplier Portal Access, Creation/Addition/Deletion of Parma Code / Supplier base administration, Supplier Base Follow Up - Certificates, KEP5, KEP6 and SSEM
• Taxonomy and Segmentation Support to buyers and management, segment owners,
• Portfolio Analysis and Cleaning
• Co-ordinating on Agreements approval flow
• Supplier Price Discrepancy Management / Issues Handling
• Maintenance of Various Department Dashboards and Reports

Authorities

Access to all PU systems and applications, other authorizations based on delegations from respective buyers.

Competence

• Excellent Communication Skills – Verbal and Written
• Quick Learner who drives Competence Building
• Team Work and collaboration
• Multi-Cultural Openness
• Customer Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing / Multitasking
• MS Office Skills / Advance Excel Programming Skills
• Problem-solving / Solution mindset / Go-getter attitude
• Business Understanding & Knowledge within the field of responsibility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset