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Analyst, Procurement

Requisition Id:

Business Unit: Corporate

Location:

Pune, IN, 411014

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

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