Sr. Procurement Analyst

Jabil; India; Remote; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Mumbai, India, seeks a Sr. Strategic Buyer – Technical Expertise to lead sourcing of construction materials, equipment, and services across regions.

You will align procurement with project milestones, budgets, and technical specs, and drive RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to optimize pricing and terms. You will analyze procurement data with MS Office and Power BI, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to ensure compliant, value-driven execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in supply chain, procurement, or operations adds depth and leadership potential.
• Specialization in procurement, logistics, vendor management and strategic sourcing.
• 2–4 years of hands-on procurement experience, direct and indirect purchases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Align procurement plans with project milestones, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to drive competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Utilize Coupa, SAP Ariba for sourcing, PO management, and spend analysis.
• Use MS Office and Power BI to analyze procurement data and generate insights.
• Maintain documentation for audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Monitor market trends and pricing benchmarks to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value delivery.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations for seamless procurement execution.
• Support project teams with timely delivery of materials and services.

Skills

Cross-cultural teamwork

Strong communication

Customer responsiveness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Business language

Ethical standards

Adaptability

Learn and grow

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Specialization in Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Summary

Sr. Strategic Buyer – Technical Expertise The Sr. Strategic Buyer plays a critical role in sourcing materials, equipment, and services across designated regions. This position supports strategic initiatives tied to site development and infrastructure expansion, ensuring timely procurement aligned with project timelines, budget constraints, and technical specifications.

Core Competencies

• Work in a cross-cultural team environment effectively
• Responsive to customer's and colleagues
• Possess strong communication skills
• Stays focused and controlled in difficult situations
• Solve problems with logical decision making
• Ability to seek guidance when required
• Attention to details
• Understand & articulate business language
• Exhibits desire to learn and grow
• Always display strong ethics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Align procurement plans with project milestones, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to drive competitive pricing and optimal terms.
• Utilize platforms like Coupa, SAP, for sourcing, tracking, and spend analysis.
• Use MS Office and Power BI to analyze procurement data and generate actionable insights.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.
• Monitor market trends and pricing benchmarks to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and value delivery.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to ensure seamless procurement execution.
• Support project teams with timely delivery of materials and services.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Bachelor's Degree (Required): A foundational requirement, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Master's Degree (Preferred): An advanced degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Business adds strategic depth and leadership potential.

Specialization in Supply Chain (Preferred): Demonstrates focused expertise in procurement processes, logistics, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.

2-4 Years in Procurement: Hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Exposure to both direct and indirect procurement is valuable.

Combination of Education and Experience: Candidates with strong practical experience may offset formal education requirements, especially if they've held roles with increasing responsibility.

Technical Tools & Software

• MS Office Suite (Required): Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards), Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, documentation, and presentations.
• SAP (Good to Have): Familiarity with SAP ERP modules like MM (Materials Management) or Ariba for managing procurement workflows, purchase orders, and vendor databases.
• Power BI (Good to Have): Ability to create interactive dashboards and analyze procurement data to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Sourcing Tools (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba): Experience with e-sourcing platforms for RFQs, supplier onboarding, contract lifecycle management, and spend analysis.

Skilled in analyzing and interpreting detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation. Collaborates effectively with engineering teams to define and validate equipment requirements, ensuring alignment with project scope and performance standards. Proven track record in executing end-to-end competitive sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Adept at leading supplier negotiations, evaluating proposals, and securing optimal commercial and contractual terms that support project objectives and cost-efficiency.

Willingness to work in US shift time. Mandatory work from Mumbai office while not onsite at client location.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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