Looking for a Buying Analyst in India

The Buying Analyst, based at on working from home, supports and reports to a Category Buying Engineer. He will be exposed to Company’s methodologies by working on all aspects of a sourcing cycle from supplier identification and selection through to Quality Control of outgoing goods at suppliers premises.

Tasks description:

Screen and pre-select potential suppliers through a Request For Information (RFI) in order to establish a shortlist of suppliers to include in the RFP process

Help build and administer Request For Proposals (RFPs)

Support supplier quality audits

Analyse supplier responses to RFPs and help develop negotiation strategies

Support development of a sourcing Business Case document

Carry out fact based negotiations with suppliers

Participate in recommendations about which supplier(s) to select

Manage clients’ Purchase Orders

Support QC at supplier factory

Qualifications:

Academic background: University degree, preferably in engineering and/or business administration, economics or other relevant discipline

A recognized qualification in procurement would be considered an asset

Experience: Some professional experience (1-2 years) in procurement or other related supply chain positions, preferably working for a western industrial organization with some experience working outside of China

Language skills: Proficiency in the local language and English is essential. Working proficiency in French is also an asset

PC skills: High proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, Word