Accelera Buying Analyst - Columbus, United States - Cummins

Description

**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, ,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 candidates 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 23, 2024, 1:28:25 AM

**Unposting Date** Ongoing

**Organization** Accelera Business

**Role Category** Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

**Relocation Package** Ineligible

**Req ID:** 240003H7