Senior Associate Specialist - Procurement

3 - 7 years

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As a Senior Associate Procurement/Purchasing Analyst at NTT DATA, you will play a crucial role in developing short-term strategies to purchase commodities and ensuring efficient procurement processes. Your responsibilities will include: - Serving as the liaison between the business and vendors. - Proactively supporting the sourcing and vetting of vendors, negotiating contracts, and presenting deals to decision makers. - Supporting the review and processing of requisitions, negotiating costs, delivery schedules, and contract terms. - Analyzing documented comparative costs submitted by suppliers in the RFP process. - Monitoring and updating item, commodity, and other tables in the purchase order (PO) software application. - Inspecting and testing samples of products and services, documenting features and benefits of each product to make informed purchasing decisions. - Documenting costs for assigned vendors and generating monthly cost reports for stakeholders. - Administering trends and market conditions to maintain an efficient flow of information for all materials. - Preparing inputs on the design of cost-saving programs and identifying new suppliers. - Monitoring order fulfillment against purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries. In addition to your key responsibilities, you are expected to possess the following knowledge and attributes: - Proficiency in the cost-benefit analysis process. - Negotiation skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with suppliers/vendors. - Knowledge of relevant quality standards related to products and services. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. - Team player with good communication skills for facilitation, documentation, and reporting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint). Qualifications and Certifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain management, or a related field. - Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). The ideal candidate will have moderate-level experience in procurement and purchasing operational tasks, conducting cost-benefit analysis, and using procurement modules for managing purchase orders, supplier information, and contract management. Experience in evaluating vendors based on price, quality, and availability is also preferred.,

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