Purchasing Business Analyst

Dow Chemical International Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity as Purchasing Business Analyst/ Sourcing Specialist in the Global Purchasing Strategic Planning Governance organization. This role is located in Mumbai, India.

You will connect Purchasing activities with Finance reporting, analyze complex information, translate findings into business insights, and help leadership make informed decisions. You will support financial analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, governance, and other SPG activities while helping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business, engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in business/financial analysis, reporting or data analytics.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and large datasets.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Connect Purchasing results and operational metrics with Finance reporting.
• Develop and maintain Purchasing financial and performance reports, metrics, dashboards.
• Analyze results and explain key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, benchmarking, long-range planning.
• Ensure Purchasing reporting is accurate and aligned with financial standards.
• Transform complex data into clear insights and recommendations for Purchasing leadership.
• Apply financial and commercial thinking to evaluate business alternatives and actions.
• Identify leading practices and improvement opportunities across SPG processes.
• Partner with Finance, Sourcing, and stakeholders to improve reporting transparency.
• Support automation and digitalization of reporting and analytical processes.

Skills

Business Acumen

Data Visualization

Analytical Thinking

Data Insights

Creative Problem-Solving

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business, engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Databricks

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity as Purchasing Business Analyst/ Sourcing Specialist in the Global Purchasing Strategic Planning Governance organization. This role is located in Mumbai, India.

As the Purchasing Business Analyst, you will connect Purchasing activities and performance with Finance reporting. You will analyze complex information, translate findings into business insights, and help leadership make informed decisions.

You will support financial analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, governance, and other SPG activities while helping improve the organization’s analytical and digital capabilities.

You will support a range of Strategic Planning Governance activities, including financial analysis, management reporting, planning, forecasting, risk analysis while helping improve the organization’s analytical and digital capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Connect Purchasing results, operational metrics, and business activities with Finance reporting.


• Develop and maintain Purchasing financial and performance reports, metrics, and dashboards.


• Analyze results and explain key business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, benchmarking, and long-range planning.


• Ensure Purchasing reporting is accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned with financial standards.


• Transform complex data into clear insights and recommendations for Purchasing leadership.


• Apply financial and commercial thinking to evaluate business alternatives and recommend appropriate actions.


• Identify leading practices and improvement opportunities across SPG processes.


• Partner with Finance, Sourcing, and other stakeholders to improve reporting transparency and consistency.


• Support the automation and digitalization of reporting and analytical processes.

Required qualifications

• A bachelors or masters degree in finance, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience


• Experience in business analysis, financial analysis, reporting, or data analytics.


• Experience using Microsoft Excel and working with large datasets.


• Fluent spoken and written English.

Your preferred qualifications include

• Experience with Power BI and other data-analysis or visualization tools.


• Experience in Purchasing, Finance, Source to Pay, or Strategic Planning Governance.


• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, EBIT, or Working Capital.


• Experience or a demonstrated interest in AI, automation, or digital analytical tools e.g. Databricks and SQL

Your skills, knowledge, and abilities include

• Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.


• Ability to think outside the box and challenge existing approaches.


• Ability to connect operational activities with financial outcomes.


• Ability to turn complex information into clear business recommendations.


• Strategic thinking combined with attention to detail.


• Curiosity and interest in data, digital tools, and AI.


• Initiative, ownership, and effective collaboration across functions and geographies.

Skills

• Business Acumen - understands the business situation.


• Data Visualization - communicates the results clearly.


• Analytical Thinking - structures and investigates the issue.


• Data Insights - extracts the meaningful findings.


• Creative Problem-Solving - develops practical solutions.


• Microsoft Excel - performs the detailed analysis.


• Power BI - data analysis and visualization capabilities

Additional notes

• Relocation assistance is not available with this position.


• The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time Zone is essential.

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