Sourcing Analyst

Lowe's India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site clinic

Job summary

Lowe's India in Bengaluru offers an on-site role in a modern office environment with cutting-edge technology and collaborative spaces, including an on-site gym and clinic. The position emphasizes sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in procurement, with hands-on experience in RFIs/RFPs, negotiations, and building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of sourcing or vendor management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and project management tools.
• Experience creating RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to interface with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs to support business needs.
• Consolidates vendor bid sheets and performs initial bid analysis.
• Negotiates NDAs and SOWs while ensuring compliance.
• Interacts with customers regularly to provide project updates.
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Project Management

Cross functional team leadership

Vendor management

RFPs, RFIs, and SOWs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Innovate in Bengaluru
This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With the fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on safe, affordable housing and careers in the skilled trades. For more information, www.Lowes.com

About Lowe’s India

Lowe’s India is the retail technology center for Lowe’s Companies Inc. and is based out of Bengaluru, India. Set up in 2014, Lowe’s India focuses on technology and shared business services. Technology teams support e-commerce, mobile, infrastructure and corporate systems that enable various functions such as supply chain, distribution, corporate services. Initiated with just over 20 associates, Lowe’s India now has a growing associate base which employs over 3000 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, etc. as needed to support the business needs
• Develops baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events.
• Consolidates vendor bid sheets.
• Completes initial bid analysis for sourcing events.
• Initiates vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events.
• Sets up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools and processes.
• Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives.
• Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA's and SOWs, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements.
• Expected to interface frequently with customers regarding project updates and status.
• Builds and maintains effective customer relationships.
• Qualification - Bachelor's degree
• Experience - Minimum 3yrs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• KSAs
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Project Management
• Cross functional team leadership
• Building RFP, SOW, and Contracting
• Direct Negotiations
• Vendor Management

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.