GP Asst Analyst- Indirect

As a Procurement Specialist at our company, your role will involve partnering with all functions to meet AOP targets and manage procurement of Other Goods and Services (OGS) items in terms of timeliness, quality, and quantity. You will also be responsible for vendor relationship management for key indirect vendors in India, compliance with GCS standards, and supporting AOP and forecasting processes for all indirect spend. Additionally, you will play a key support role in planning/productivity workshops & projects and lead procurement digitization efforts for India sites. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead indirect & capital procurement at new India site in alignment with PGCS and Global Procurement Policies - Evaluate vendors" quotations to ensure alignment with technical specifications - Establish annual rate contracts and discount agreements with suppliers - Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders within agreed timelines - Manage daily operational purchasing needs including planning, issuing, and following up on Purchase Orders delivery - Develop vendor relationships for all indirect and capital procurement, conduct periodic reviews, and establish key metrics - Drive BCP Projects to reduce dependency on single suppliers and present plant metrics to management - Develop new/alternate vendors to ensure competitive rates - Support functions during productivity and operating excellence workshops & projects - Act as an SME for SAP Ariba, my buy project roll out, and ensure compliance with new technology platforms - Collaborate on digitization roadmap and ensure compliance with GCS standards - Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery time, and pricing - Drive compliance with Procurement program management and excellence programs - Negotiate annual contracts for best value - Conduct regular trainings on procurement policy, TPDD process, contract management, and vendor creation **Qualifications:** - 5+ years experience in OGS and Capex procurement - Familiarity with SAP and procurement processes - University degree; post-Graduation in management preferred - SAP and analytical skills - Excellent written and oral communication; strong presentation skills - Comfortable working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment **Differentiating Competencies Required:** - Negotiating and influencing skills - Analytics capability - Effective communication skills - Quick learning capability - Interpersonal effectiveness - Ability to multitask - Project Management,