Associate Purchasing Analyst

ABOUT WIND RIVER

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.

Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world.  Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and  building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.

The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is crucial to the company’s success as part of the Procure to Pay organization. As an Associate Purchasing Analyst, you will assist in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier coordination activities. Your work will support our team in analyzing company spending, developing supplier partnerships, and exploring savings/value opportunities.

As an Associate Purchasing Analyst, you will report directly to the P2P Director, work closely with the Procure to Pay organization and collaborate with senior managers and executives across the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the execution of procurement strategies aligned with global goals and guidelines.
• Work within the procurement team to support the achievement of high-performance results.
• Help ensure a cost-effective and reliable supply of materials by analyzing demand, market trends, and supplier capabilities.
• Participate in negotiations to secure value, with guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure high levels of service and early involvement in projects.
• Assist in implementing globally defined methods, processes, and systems to enhance process efficiency and compliance.
• Contribute to the documentation and reporting of savings; assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business success.
• Support supplier management processes, including qualification, evaluation, and development, to enhance procurement quality.
• Assist in managing supply risk by helping to build a strong supplier base that aligns with company objectives.
• Support the development of sourcing strategies in low-cost regions, as applicable.
• Help manage supplier onboarding processes, aiding in the creation of action plans to expedite learning for new suppliers.
• Leverage Aptiv Procurement network, where possible, and support close collaboration within.
• Ensure compliance obligations.
• Backup for travel and expenses position.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with vendors, service providers, and internal customers.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new networking and business relationship strategies.
• Basic knowledge of vendor data processes and an eagerness to learn and enhance procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• An interest in procurement functions and willingness to learn about cross-functional activities.
• Basic understanding of contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong decision-making abilities, with a focus on learning and growth.

BENEFITS

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work
• Medical insurance: Private health insurance
• Vacation and Time off: Employees are eligible for various types of paid time off.
• Wellness reimbursement: To promote healthy living and encourage employees’ well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee association
• Wellness Benefits through Unmind

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