Senior Analyst - Procurement - Cushman & Wakefield

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Analyst - Procurement

Job Description Summary

Our organization is seeking a Procurement Analyst to assist with vendor management. In this role, you will focus on finding the best suppliers to support our business needs. When we need to order materials from a vendor, you will issue a detailed purchase order outlining the price of the materials and the delivery timeline set in the contract.

Responsibilities

• Data collection & analysis for various clients accounts.
• Manage technological systems for building up & integrating procurement transformations.
• Discuss on vendor contracts, including process to be followed prices, delivery timelines, and shipping methods.
• Developing formats & templates for various strategic initiatives on Procurement practices.
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry.
• Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
• Communicate with vendors to ensure that the process & policies are followed in a timely fashion.
• Assist in procurement transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
• Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost- effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
• Conduct routine cost-benefit analysis and contribute to continual process improvement
• Follow up vendors for assigned contracts to be completed on time
• Compare proposals for price and specifications if required.
• Recommend vendors/suppliers strategically based on the cost and quality of their materials in the assigned markets & as per experience.
• Negotiate with vendors cross countries strategically.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers.

• Professional degree in business administration, logistics or similar relevant fields
• Previous working experience as a Procurement resource for 3-5 years
• Complete knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms & IFM knowledge preferably.
• Good negotiation skills
• Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation aptitude.
• Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals and client representatives.
• Has a strong knowledge of Excel, Power Point & some of the procurement platforms

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