Description:
The successful candidate will work within the Global Procurement Function as an individual contributor, reporting to the Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Manager. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for analysing procurement data and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic decision-making within the Procurement Function.
Principal Responsibilities
- Analysing procurement data to generate insights and reports for decision-making purposes. This could involve tracking key performance metrics, monitoring spending trends, categorization of spends and providing regular updates to management on procurement activities and outcomes.
- Conduct cost analysis and spend assessments to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, improve workflows, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance, facilities, HR, logistics, legal, and operations to align procurement activities with organizational goals and objectives.
- Leverage procurement technology solutions such as e-procurement systems, spend analytics tools, and supplier management platforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate procurement performance metrics, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders such as senior management, finance, and operations teams.
- Schedule meetings, set agendas, accurately record discussions, decisions, and action items. Distribute meeting minutes to participants promptly after each meeting. Follow up on action items and deadlines to ensure accountability.
Education / Experience Requirements
- Masters / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Science / Engineering / Business or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experiencein Purchasing / Procurement function, preferably in medical device or other regulated industry such as Pharma or Automotive, with progressive levels of responsibility.
- Detailed understanding of the PO process, approvals and supplier communications is required.
- Process Mapping and experience of executing projects across several functions an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of Global Regulations and Standards for Medical Devices is required.
- Excellent written, presentation, communication, and investigation skills.
- Outstanding computer skills including MRP, Microsoft Excel and MS Suite.
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Bi.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills