
Senior IT Procurement Analyst
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitors and manage incoming procurement requests through completion.
- Follows up with owners/approvers on aging tasks and status of pending requests.
- Submits requisitions and track approvals until purchase orders have been created and issued to vendors.
- Updates Finance spreadsheets with request details for tracking.
- Ensures Procurement workflow is complete from requisition to payment and open requests are properly closed.
- Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner and proactively communicates updates with stakeholders frequently.
- Supports IT Vendor Management Lead and/or Principal with vendor/internal communication, contract renewal/tracking, and other duties as assigned.
- Escalates questions/concerns to Lead or Principal.
- Collaborates with the FP&A team by maintaining and providing the status of all requests/orders in the "Req to Check" process to facilitate monthly accruals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- 1-2 years of procurement and/or accounting experience, ideally in IT or Technology.
- 1-2 years of experience with Workday or similar ERP/HCM
- 1-2 years of exposure to reviewing vendor contracts and understanding key terms and conditions.
- Exposure to end-to-end procurement processes and related documentation (quotes, contracts, invoices)
- Ability to learn and use new technology and adapt to changes in the environment.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects/tasks/deadlines simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, orders, and procurement processes while enforcing compliance with organizational policies.
- Takes initiative to solve problems, seek understanding, and make decisions in an ambiguous environment.
- Experience with Workday Procurement module
- Healthcare and/or Technology background
- 2 or more years of procurement, vendor management, and/or accounting/finance experience.
- Looks for opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Proactively identifies bottlenecks and recommends enhancements to tools or processes.
- Skilled at managing expectations and building relationships across departments.
- Can diplomatically push for updates or escalate when needed.
- Understands how to spot red flags in vendor agreements and escalate appropriately.
- Familiarity with legal and compliance considerations in vendor relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
- 5-8 years of work experience in equivalent field.