Procurement Analyst [T500-29641]

ANSR; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites a detail-oriented Procurement Operations & Contract Management Analyst to join our team in Hyderabad. You will manage procurement data, contracts, and supplier onboarding using SAP Ariba and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.

You will also generate reports, analyze data, and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams. 2–5 years of related experience and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Contract Management, or Supply Chain.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging pricing updates with suppliers.
• Upload and maintain procurement data in SAP Ariba and ERP systems.
• Assist item setup and maintenance across ERP platforms.
• Maintain contract records and ensure governance compliance.
• Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics for leadership.
• Support supplier onboarding and contract workspace management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Power BI

Centric PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Power BI

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities for dairy producers. Our journey began in 1921, when 320 dairy farmers met in St. Paul, Minnesota, to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. Their idea was simple: join together to effectively market and distribute members' dairy production across the country. Today, our four businesses give us a farmer-to-fork view of agriculture. Paired with our co-op ownership model, we're uniquely qualified to fulfill our purpose of feeding human progress. We're looking for big thinkers and big dreamers to help us imagine the future of food and agriculture.

Be a part of a Fortune 500, $17 billion farmer-owned cooperative that is actively shaping the food and agriculture industry for the better. Join us in solving some of the world's most important food challenges.

Procurement Operations & Contract Management Analyst

Role Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Operations & Contract Management Analyst with 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement operations, contract administration, supplier management, and ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP Ariba, ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE, advanced Excel skills, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

This role will support packaging procurement operations, supplier onboarding, contract workspace management, pricing updates, specification management, and procurement reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Operations & Packaging Support:

• Coordinate packaging pricing updates with suppliers on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis as per contractual agreements.
• Collect, clean, validate, and format procurement data for upload into ERP systems including SAP, JDE, and Oracle.
• Support item setup and maintenance activities across ERP platforms to ensure accurate procurement and purchase order execution.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for mass data uploads and procurement transactions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate packaging specification updates and item setup activities within specification management systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve pricing, specification, and setup-related issues.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across procurement systems and master data repositories.

Contract Management & SAP Ariba Support:

• Create, update, and manage contract records within SAP Ariba Contract Workspace.
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with procurement policies and governance standards.
• Maintain contract repositories, metadata, and procurement records to support reporting and category scorecards.
• Monitor contract lifecycle activities, approvals, and supplier setup status to ensure timely execution.
• Track workspace compliance and completion of required procurement activities.
• Collaborate with procurement teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to support contract administration activities.
• Coordinate with vendors for supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with procurement, sourcing, finance, operations, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related operational and contract management activities.
• Drive effective communication and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics for leadership review.
• Analyze procurement data and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and operational reporting.
• Utilize Excel and analytics tools to generate business insights and improve decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Contract Management, Supply Chain Operations, or Vendor Management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
• Data Validation
• Reporting & Analysis
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Centric PLM or Specification Management platforms.
• Packaging procurement or packaging operations experience.
• Supplier onboarding and compliance management experience.
• Procurement reporting and KPI tracking exposure.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Understanding of procurement lifecycle, sourcing processes, and contract administration.

Technical Skills:

• SAP Ariba
• SAP / Oracle / JDE ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Procurement Operations
• Contract Management
• Procurement Reporting & KPI Tracking
• Master Data Management
• Power BI (Preferred)
• Centric PLM (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving mindset

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 2-5 years of experience supporting procurement, sourcing, contract administration, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and procurement analytics.
• Self-driven, organized, and capable of driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.