Associate Analyst, Global Procurement

About the Role

The objective of this Associate Analyst role is to provide support to the Indirect Purchasing teams and ensure a smooth flow during the Procure-to-Pay process. This role works closely with multiple procurement category teams, the procurement systems team, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end invoice reconciliation process across categories from PO receiving to identification and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Create, update, and maintain purchasing catalogs with accurate and up-to-date information to support procurement teams and ensure seamless ordering.
• Support supplier registration and onboarding, including validation of supplier information, regular coordination to resolve registration/setup issues, and maintaining supplier datasets.
• Process P-card transactions, maintain documentation, and resolve payment-related queries through continuous coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with multiple procurement teams to identify and implement process improvement initiatives and strengthen understanding of the procure-to-pay process.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal team members and onshore stakeholders.
• Utilize AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity) to enhance daily work efficiency.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong MS Excel skills for maintaining and optimizing large data sets.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve supplier/internal stakeholder queries.
• Working knowledge of procurement operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and prompt writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience.
• Field of study: Computer science/Information technology/Engineering/Any other related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in purchasing support, procurement operations, procure-to-pay processes, Accounts Payable, or any similar role.
• Experience working with core procurement systems such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP.
• Knowledge of data analytics, integrations, and data information tools.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in projects, internships, or work environments.
• Knowledge of automation platforms such as Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Zapier, or n8n.