Analyst, Procurement Requisition Id: Business Unit: Corporate Location: Pune, IN, 411014 XPO India Shared Services **Logistics done differently.** XPO, one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, is looking for a highly skilled Analyst Procurement for India. **Position Title:** Analyst, Procurement **Division/Organization:** FSS **Location:** Pune, XPO India Shared Services **Reports to:** Senior Manager, Finance **Position Overview:** As an Analyst, Procurement you will provide procurement support for XPO. Manage the procure-to-pay process from sourcing of procurement of services through developing strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for various indirect services categories. **Pay, benefits and more.** We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical insurance, OPD benefits, term insurance, accidental insurance, etc. **What you’ll do on a typical day:** + Maintain procurement records in compliance with internal policies and audit standards. + Participate in the development and implementation of procurement process improvements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times, improve SLAs, and lower procurement costs. + Analyze procurement and supplier performance using procurement software and data analytics tools. + Identify and assess risks related to procurement activities, supply chain vulnerabilities, and market fluctuations. + Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to ensure financial stability and performance. + Manage supplier relationships, resolve operational issues, and support performance evaluations. + Partner with category management teams to optimize supplier partnerships, perform data analysis, and enhance service levels. + Develop and lead strategic sourcing events such as Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) + Manage project timelines and deliverables, keeping key stakeholders informed. + Support supplier data cleansing and master data updates in collaboration with business and IT teams. + Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation. + Contribute to internal projects and provide backup support for team activities. + Engage in continuous learning and contribute ideas for process and documentation improvements. + Build and maintain procurement reports, templates, and project documentation. **What you need to succeed at XPO:** At a minimum, you’ll need: + Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. + 3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience + Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data + Ability to lead effective meetings with senior leadership teams and business groups + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to present complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner + Strong project management ability to oversee multiple complex projects + Experience implementing strategic initiatives and improving supplier performance + Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques and ability to manage large data sets + Experience leading change initiatives within a large complex organization + The capability to exercise judgment and discretion, and function independently within authorized limits Be part of something big