Ralph Lauren Technology Business Management Analyst

Ralph Lauren; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking an Analyst in IT Technology Management for the Bengaluru team. The role focuses on procure-to-pay lifecycle, vendor onboarding, PO/invoice management, and ERP transformation alignment.

You will support automation and governance across procurement and vendor finance processes to enable smooth future-system adoption. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement operations, strong Excel/data analysis skills, and experience with SAP/Ariba.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes (PR, PO, invoicing, vendor onboarding).
• 3+ years of experience in vendor/partner management, procurement operations, or IT portfolio operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor onboarding, contract documentation and compliance requirements.
• Oversee PR-to-PO-to-Invoice lifecycle with timely approvals, accurate coding and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with IT vendors to resolve invoicing or payment discrepancies.
• Track and report vendor financials, including spend visibility, forecasts and commitments.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to align procurement activities with project needs.

Skills

P2P processes

Vendor/partner management

Excel & data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/IT

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Role Overview The Analyst, IT Technology Management is part of the RL India team and plays a vital role in executing programs that are part of a comprehensive IT shared services transformation currently underway. This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, PO and invoice management, compliance, vendor financial tracking, and process automation. As the company embarks on a significant ERP transformation journey, this role will also contribute in ensuring smooth process alignment, driving automation where necessary and support change management in procurement and vendor finance processes to enable seamless integration and adoption in the future system landscape. The Analyst reports directly to the Technology Business Management Senior Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage vendor onboarding, contract documentation and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the PR-to-PO-to-Invoice lifecycle, ensuring timely approvals, accurate coding, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with IT vendors to resolve invoicing or payment discrepancies.
• Track and report vendor financials, including spend visibility, forecasts, and commitments.

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to understand project needs and align procurement activities accordingly.
• Maintain effective governance by tracking approvals, exceptions, and escalations.
• Centralize and maintain documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Support alignment of procurement, vendor and financial processes as part of the ERP transformation journey.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Prepare periodic dashboards on PO/invoice status, vendor spend, and compliance metrics.
• Monitor KPIs related to PR-to-Invoice processes and highlight risks or delays.
• Support process automation initiatives to streamline procurement and reporting.
• Assist in improving vendor finance tracking models to enhance transparency.

Ad-hoc & Strategic Support

• Provide analytical support for IT portfolio planning and resource allocation.
• Conduct reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses, or project support tasks as required.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

REQUIREMENTS:

Location: Bengaluru, IN

Must-Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes (PR, PO, invoicing, vendor onboarding).
• 3+ years of experience in vendor/partner management, procurement operations, or IT portfolio operations.
• Proficiency in tools such as SAP and Ariba
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with ERP transformation projects and ability to support process transitions.
• Exposure to automation and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, RPA).
• Understanding of compliance and audit processes.
• Experience in IT shared services or PMO environments.

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset and problem solving skills
• Highly organized individual and detail-oriented
• Proactive with a strong "can do" attitude and be able to work independently
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field.