Analytics and Modeling Specialist

Skill required: Sourcing & Procurement - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy


Designation: Analytics and Modeling Specialist


Qualifications:Any Graduation


Years of Experience:7 to 11 years


What would you do?
Go beyond processing purchase orders at lower costs to help clients reap savings and value from the billions they spend on the goods and services that run their day-to-day business operations. You will be working as a part of Procurement management team which uses a systematic approach for buying all the goods and services needed for a company to stay sustainable. They are involved in the identification of need, finding and qualifying the suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results.In this role, you would be required to have experience working in Direct or Indirect (CAPEX, MRO) categories, Tactical Buying / Spot Buys, RFx, knowledge of Req-PO processing, Procurement Help Desk / Service Desk functions, Vendor Master Data, Invoice processing, Payment processing, and other Accounts Payable functions. Functionally, you are expected to have exposure to driving transformation, process optimization, QA Frameworks, effective project management, etc. As part of the leadership role, you are expected to manage stakeholders (both internal and external), manage SLAs, drive compliance in your span as per the organizational requirements, focus on people development and work with clients to add value to the existing operations.


What are we looking for?

Team leadership experience

Understanding of the full procurement to pay processes and associated technologies

Ability to track work effectiveness and efficiency through structured performance indicators and service level agreements with the client

Good communication skills

Work planning, progress tracking, and project management

Ability to diagnose work priority requirements and plan accordingly

Maintaining a positive work atmosphere especially in times of pressure and issues

At least 5 years of professional procurement and or team leaders experience

You previously worked in a field related to Procurement or Finance

You have experience working on ERP/e-procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Coupa, Aribaâ"¦)

Roles and Responsibilities: You will serve as a senior lead supporting the Service Delivery manager with operations for a global manufacturing Client. You will be responsible to oversee and supervise a team of up to 20 people delivering procurement day-to-day operations, with the objective that all services are delivered in accordance to agreed procedures, policy and target performance metrics. In addition, you will lead ad-hoc projects and system / tech implementations from the Operational point of View and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that Accenture best practices are implemented across all workstreams.Lastly, you will be counted on as an escalation point of contact to liaise with the client stakeholders to solve operational related issues or expedited requests.Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the team such that it operates as an integral extension of our client's organization

Monitoring team members's performance and providing guidance to achieve desired productivity levels

Oversee onboarding of new team members including communications and introduction to the client

Assist our team leaders group with ad-hoc projects and day-to-day delivery.

Be involved in transformation type projects and work on continuously improving operational procedures.

Ensure the continuity of delivery by monitoring performance metrics and performing analysis of available data sources.

Provide support to the team, act as a point of contact between team members and the Client

Monitor SLAs and KPIs, work on escalations and problem management

Lead by example, inspire the team and create an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and critical thinking

Qualifications
Any Graduation