Job Description Job Purpose/Summary The Procurement Sr. Analyst-Liaison role will be part of a client procurement service delivery team, driving the operational procurement process (from PR to PO) in accordance with client-specific operating guidelines.
Specific requirements may include validation of the PR fields, assisting stakeholders in generating the PR, validation of contracts, invoice reconciliation, SOW drafting, vendor selection, etc.
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties Procurement Operation Execution: Review PR data, validate and correct as and when required.
Respond to general inquiries from end users and assist in PR creation.
Update regularly on delayed/aged PRs Conduct Root Cause analysis for delayed PRs.
Reduce PR to PO cycle time.
Drive 100% accuracy in the entire process Draft SOW based on end user requirements, if required Ensure completeness of all contracts.
Upload contracts and cover sheets in the central contracts management tool.
Engage with stakeholders to drive the contract completion process.
Track delivery of products with the vendors Additional Responsibilities Evaluate sourcing opportunities to drive cost reduction.\ Assist in vendor selection Procurement Analysts may also support the delivery of other DSS procurement and sourcing services including spend analysis, supplier performance management, and contract administration Qualification Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience require English writing skills are required - C1 and above A minimum of 2-4 years of work experience in operational, procurement, sourcing or service desk management Additional information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Procurement Functional/Technical Skills General knowledge and understanding of sourcing/procurement fundamental Working experience with at least one eProcurement tool (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc) Client Services Capabilities Strong customer service orientation Ability to learn client-specific processes, terminology, systems, and unique requirements by various business groups High visibility role with the client-including but not limited to the following activities: invoice resolution, supplier support, shipping and logistics support, stakeholder guidance and training, point of escalation, fast resolution lead and root cause analysis support Business Fundamentals Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internally, with client stakeholders, and the supplier communication) Ability to summarize information Ability to follow a process based on documented guidelines Strong team player Proficiency in MS communication tools: MS Word, Outlook, Live Meeting Qualifications Bachelors