Axis Group International - Junior Procurement Analyst

Core Responsibilities:

- Effectively analyze spend data, conduct procurement analytics and participate in procurement processes

- Follow and analyze industry trends, market conditions and conduct supply market studies across global markets and industries

- Participate in analytical and strategic intelligence projects to develop global sourcing / procurement decision support frameworks i.e. benchmarking projects and should-cost analyses, etc.

- Ensure the integrity of all data and analysis to inform spend decisions and develop insights

- Prepare cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers

- Discover supply clusters and potential suppliers

- Identify suppliers and competitive positioning using industry cost models and bench marking analysis

- Keeping abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply-Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Post-graduate degree preferred

- Minimum 1-3 years' procurement analysis experience in a related industry

- In-depth business management, supply chain, and strategic sourcing knowledge

- Advanced research and analytical capability

- Extremely strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds

- International experience (1-2 years, outside home country) preferred; and interest to further develop an international career

- Ability to handle pressure, work with tight deadlines and effectively multitask

- Ability to work independently

- Interest in Asia and Emerging Markets

- Integrity, commitment, embracing diversity, embracing change

- English proficiency, other languages a strong advantage