Accelera Buying Analyst

Description

We are looking for a talented entry level Accelera buying analyst to join our # Accelera by Cummins business unit located in Columbus, Indiana.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Assists with purchase of requisitioned items and executes buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon buying plans at the optimum cost.

Analyzes sourcing information and presents findings for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining high quality product and/or service delivery.

Assists in the procurement of services, inventory items, supplies, and capital goods.

Supports Six Sigma projects through active team membership or provision of data and market intelligence.

Liaises with Supply Chain Services to ensure suppliers are enabled on Ariba Network

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Purchasing Systems - Recognizes linkage to multiple systems such as purchasing order, payment, engineering release, and quality systems; troubleshoots and corrects issues resulting from data issues; writes ad-hoc reports using tools within each application; identifies and documents work flows and system testing; actively participates in implementation process of new purchasing systems including requirements gathering, design, communication, and training.

Sourcing - Utilizes the purchasing functional system to support the Request For Quote process and establish a Total Cost of Ownership comparison of suppliers based on the category strategy and define the supplier that is most likely to meet Cummins and customer's needs.

Purchasing Policies, Procedures, Tools - Complies with purchasing policies and procedures and complies with them in daily work; leverages tools to conduct procurement initiatives; assesses documents for clarification and seeks guidance for clarification of the information needed.

Supply Base Regulatory Compliance - Works with suppliers to advise them of any governmental regulations at a regional, national and global level as well as Cummins policies and procedures pertaining to regulatory compliance for the materials and services they provide; obtains documentation from the supplier in order to document evidence of compliance.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university or equivalent degree in a related business field such as supply chain management.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience Required:

1-3 years relevant experience required

Uses data and analytics to drive cost prevention and savings with the objective of meeting cost targets

Supports sourcing specialist in maintaining project planning and tracking, providing delivery updates, and escalating when needed.

Responsible for developing supplier relationships for a subset of Suppliers, with the objective of improving service levels

Effectively communicates and collaborates with Engineering, Quality , Finance and Sourcing Managers to achieve program deliverables.

Takes part in special projects as needed to help support growth and development.

Execution of GSAR process (Supplier setup and maintenance)

Base salary range: 65,600 - 98,400

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job PURCHASING

Primary Location United States-Indiana-Columbus-US, IN, Columbus, Columbus Engine Plant

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting Apr 22, 2024, 1:28:25 PM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Organization Accelera Business

Role Category Remote - The location of this role is flexible to certain locations

Relocation Package Ineligible

Req ID: 240003H7