Procurement Analyst

Description

Summary: This role involves comprehensive procurement operations, including contract and vendor management, sourcing, category management, and process development, focusing on strategic contributions and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to contribute strategically to organizational goals 2. Focus on process improvement and best-in-class results 3. Develop working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Duties can include any of the following: Contract Management \- management of contracts with vendors and includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. Process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk Sourcing \- finding, evaluating, and engaging suppliers of goods and services which includes defining business needs (identify what goods or services are required), market analysis (researching potential suppliers and market conditions), and develop sourcing strategy (deciding on the approach for sourcing \- whether it's single\-sourcing, multiple\-sourcing, etc.) Category Management \- segmenting spending into areas that contain similar or related products, allowing for a focused approach on categories that offer opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies. Tracking the market to understand pricing trends, regulatory changes, and innovation for the entire category. Vendor Management \- managing the interaction with vendors and maintaining good working relationships with the vendors and internal stakeholders to mitigate risks. Tasks include reducing vendor risks, ensuring service delivery, and help build stronger relationships with vendors which can lead to opportunities to negotiate better rates. Process Development – drafting and design of processes under specific requirements (quality, cost) and within certain time\-frames through defining and describing a sequence of activities that need to be performed to meet the process’s objectives and to produce the process’s desired outcome. Procurement Operations – this involves every activity involved in obtaining the goods and services needed to support daily operations, including sourcing, negotiating terms, purchasing items, and documenting all the steps in the process. Additional roles include: travel, company vehicles, telecom, invoicing, credit card administration, procurement business systems, and corporate events. Awareness of supply chain management processes in an assigned area Awareness of financial indicators and ability to perform sound economic analysis Ability to contribute strategically to the broader needs and goals of the organization, as well as drive superior performance through hands\-on, day\-to\-day management Ability to expand role and take on more responsibility over time, and possesses natural leadership tendencies Ability to promote highly ethical practice of the Procurement function Possesses a collaborative, and relentless approach to process improvement and ability to work with category leads and business partners to achieve best in class results, specifically in areas of cost, cycle time throughput, and customer service Basic ability to support category leads in category strategy by assisting with data, and contract information on ad\-hoc basis Provides assistance with operational service and support when needed Proficient at scheduling and executing daily tasks needed to provide high\-quality level of service and meet timelines Active participant in Procurement Operations projects and initiatives, and focuses on providing process improvement techniques at a basic level Develop working relationships that motivate suppliers to deliver required level of service and to facilitate swift and effective resolution of issues, through basic supplier performance management techniques Good analytical skills, ability to understand strategies and business\-related concepts Good organizational and time management skills Must be self motivated and fully aware of the implications of his/her actions Good verbal and written communication skills **Work Experience** 2\-4 years background in Procurement; experience negotiating with vendors; Oracle or other procurement software experience Req **Education** High School Diploma Required Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, or closely related Business field, preferred Preferred Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience. GM Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, age, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other that undermines human dignity and aims to nullify or impair people´s rights and freedoms. The application is open to apply for people with disabilities or under the context of law 21\.015\.If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, let us know to facilitate your participation in equal opportunities (Law 20\.422\). For this process, the employing entity is GMF Chile S.A. a, Tax ID (RUT) 94\.050\.000\-1, with its registered address at Av. Costanera Sur Río Mapocho 2730, Office 1101, Las Condes, Santiago. This information is provided for your clarity and for the purposes of data processing within the recruitment process.