Procurement Intelligence Analyst

MY03 Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Intelligence Analyst to join the Cost Modeling & Analytics team within the Agilent One Procurement Organization. You will develop integrated analytics to inform strategic cost management and negotiations.

The role focuses on building AI-enabled tools, should-cost models, and market insights by combining cost data with supplier-market dynamics to drive informed decisions and optimization opportunities across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Data Science or equivalent.
• Strong data analytics and statistical knowledge.
• AI & Digitalization tools such as Python, Copilot, AWS, SQL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cost analysis, market dynamics and business data to generate integrated procurement intelligence.
• Develop and deploy analytical/AI-enabled tools to deliver predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop should-cost models and deploy cost analysis to set benchmarks and identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct supply-market data research to provide market intelligence and insights for procurement strategies.
• Analyze price trends and cost impact to inform proactive strategic planning.
• Integrate internal & external data to enable strategic decision-making.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Supply-market dynamics

Manufacturing knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Cost awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Data Science or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Procurement Intelligence Analyst is part of Cost Modeling & Analytics team, under Agilent One Procurement Organization. The primary function is to develop and deploy multi-domain integrated analytics, delivering decision-grade intelligence to support strategic cost management.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cost analysis, market dynamics and business data to generate integrated procurement intelligence.
• Develop and deploy analytical/AI-enabled tools to deliver predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop should-cost models and deploy cost analysis to set benchmark, identify gaps/opportunities and propose solutions to drive cost negotiation & cost optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive supply-market data research to provide market intelligence & business insights to support Procurement strategies.
• Harness supply-market intelligence and cost data to run analytics on price trend & cost impact, generating actionable insights for proactive actions/forward-looking strategic planning.
• Integrate internal & external data to enable strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or above in Engineering, Data Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following fields - Costing Engineer, Procurement Engineer, Supply-market / Business Intelligence Analyst, Data scientist / Analyst.
• Good understanding on the supply-market dynamics and cost profile / structure.
• Statistical knowledge and Data analytics skills.
• AI & Digitalization tools skillset (Python, Co-pilot advanced, AWS platform, SQL).
• Technical background/expertise in manufacturing process & technology.
• Effective MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in CAD software us a plus.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Manufacturing Graduate and Student

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