procurement Analyst

Arm Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking a Procurement Associate to help ensure continuity of procurement operations, support sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities, and act as an advisor to business customers, suppliers, and colleagues within the global function.

The role involves S2C support, supplier registration, data analysis for performance metrics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve issues while promoting compliant purchasing and optimal buying

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in sourcing and contracting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba, SAP S4HANA, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience in sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Willingness to work in shift model to support global time zones.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Source-to-Contract (S2C) support, including development and management of sourcing events ('RFx'), supplier commercial engagement, and contracting activities.
• Provide operations support, helpdesk services, and assist with handling and resolving inbound issues and support requests in a timely manner.
• Support transactional purchasing and promote preferred buying channels in line with agreed service levels, including validation of purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and compliance with procurement policy.
• Support supplier registration, coordinating activities end-to-end and maintaining supplier records and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Support in the preparation of metrics and data analysis used to track process performance and operational health.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, process documents, and procurement intranet pages.

Skills

Sourcing & contracting

Vendor management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in Finance/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Overview:

• This is an exciting time to be joining our team in Procurement Operations! As a Procurement Associate, you will help ensure continuity of procurement operations, provide practical solutions to operational challenges, and participate in improvement initiatives.


• The role supports delivery and enablement across sourcing, contracting, and procurement operations. The role acts as an advisor and supports business customers, suppliers, and colleagues within the global procurement function.

Responsibilities:

• Source-to-Contract (S2C) support, including development and management of sourcing events ('RFx'), supplier commercial engagement, and contracting activities.


• Provide operations support, helpdesk services, and assist with handling and resolving inbound issues and support requests in a timely manner.


• Support transactional purchasing and promote preferred buying channels in line with agreed service levels, including validation of purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and compliance with procurement policy.


• Support supplier registration, coordinating activities end-to-end and maintaining supplier records and documentation.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and technical issues.


• Support in the preparation of metrics and data analysis used to track process performance and operational health.


• Maintain standard operating procedures, process documents, and procurement intranet pages.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Finance, Business, Engineering or related field.


• 2+ years of work experience, preferably supporting sourcing and contracting processes.


• Hands-on experience with procurement tools and business applications, including SAP Ariba, SAP S4 HANA, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint or similar case management tools.


• Experience in sourcing, including preparation of sourcing event documents, supplier negotiations, and commercial and contractual terms used in supplier contracts.


• Willingness to work in a shift model to support global time zones (US, UK, Europe, and APAC).


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.


• Enjoys working in a team environment.

\"Nice To Have\" Skills and Experience :

• Prior experience in a technology company supporting Source-to-Pay business processes.


• Awareness of, or experience with P2P processes and collaborating closely with Accounts Payable.


• Willingness to learn and embrace new procurement technologies, including the deployment of bots to automate procurement processes.

In Return:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.