Principal Analyst Procurement

Job Summary

Job Title: Principal Analyst Procurement

Perform activities related to Indirect Procurement to support Global operations. Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of an Individual Contributor.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage sourcing activities for MRO materials, spare parts, equipment, and related services supporting GF manufacturing and operational sites.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Lead RFQ/RFP/RFI activities, supplier evaluations, bid analyses, and award recommendations.
• Identify cost savings, supplier consolidation opportunities.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with GF policies and contractual requirements.
• Review and manage commercial agreements including:
  • NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements)
  • GSA (General Service Agreements)
  • SOW (Statements of Work)
  • Pricing Agreements
  • Supplier Contracts
• Track contract renewals and ensure timely completion of renewal and extension activities.

Procurement Operations & Stakeholder Support

• Review and validate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and approve.
• Support stakeholders throughout the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Procurement Operations, Legal, Finance, SMDM, and business functions to resolve sourcing and supplier-related issues.
• Provide procurement guidance and market intelligence to stakeholders.
• Quick attention to pull in the delivery dates and work with supplier when tool down.

Category Management Support

• Partner with Global Category Lead to execute category strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier rationalization, risk assessments, supplier diversity, sustainability, and supply continuity programs.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analysis to support strategic decisions.

Catalog & Data Analytics

• Manage and optimize catalogs and punchout solutions to improve user experience and spend compliance.
• Analyze spend data and purchasing trends to identify sourcing opportunities and process improvements.
• If required to develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews using procurement and business intelligence tools.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety, Security (EHSS), and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.

Systems Knowledge

• SAP / SAP Ariba (Required)
• Icertis Contract Management
• ServiceNow
• Workday
• Concur
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Industry Experience

• Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technology environments is highly desirable.
• 6-10 years of experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across global teams.

Work Requirements

• Ability to support stakeholders across global regions.
• Working hours aligned to the US time zone: 5:30 PM - 2:30 AM IST
• Hybrid/Remote working arrangements subject to business requirements.
• Availability to work from office during management visits, trainings, workshops, or business-critical activities.

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