Purchasing Analyst

Randstad India; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India in Bangalore is seeking a Sourcing / Purchasing Analyst to develop and execute sourcing strategies for components in India, ensuring best value in cost, quality, and service.

The role requires experience in expediting, SAP, and advanced Excel skills, with reporting via Power BI/Tableau. This position is hybrid with onsite and remote elements. Strong analytical and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of expediting experience (relevant experience can substitute for a formal degree).
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros).
• Knowledge of RFQs/RFPs and contract management.
• Experience with Power BI / Tableau for reporting and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders in the ERP system from approved purchase requisitions or sourcing outcomes, ensuring correct vendor, item, pricing, GL coding, cost center and payment terms.
• Validate PO data against contracts, SOWs, purchase requisitions and approvals; flag and resolve discrepancies and process PO amendments.
• Close or cancel POs as required (partial/complete closure, cancellations) with appropriate documentation.
• Co‑ordinate cross‑functional activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Perform supplier performance monitoring, scorecards, continuous improvement KPIs, and cost assessment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Soft skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Title

Sourcing / Purchasing Analyst

Location

Bangalore

Reports To

Principal Engineer

Job Overview

This position is a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies with responsibility for sourcing components in India. The focus is on achieving the best value in cost, quality, reliability, service, and support, utilizing global leverage to deliver regional value.

Work Schedule

Onsite Monday through Thursday; remote on Fridays. Work hours may vary.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders in the ERP system from approved purchase requisitions or sourcing outcomes, ensuring correct vendor, item, pricing, GL coding, cost center and payment terms.
• Validate PO data against contracts, SOWs, purchase requisitions and approvals; flag and resolve discrepancies and process PO amendments.
• Close or cancel POs as required (partial/complete closure, cancellations) with appropriate documentation.
• Co‑ordinate cross‑functional activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Perform supplier performance monitoring, scorecards, continuous improvement KPIs, and cost assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of expediting experience (relevant experience can substitute for a formal degree).
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros).
• Knowledge of RFQs/RFPs and contract management.
• Experience with Power BI / Tableau for reporting and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and soft‑skills.