Procurement Operations Analyst

About The Role We are seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to drive end-to-end procurement processes for global software and engineering initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with global cross-functional stakeholders, streamline procurement workflows, maintain audit compliance, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Operational Execution
• Facilitate the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for software development and engineering teams, ensuring full compliance with internal workflows and delivery timelines.
• Support the creation, submission, approval, and tracking of requisitions, Purchase Orders (POs), and invoices within the ERP system (preferably SAP).
• Partner with global Purchasing teams to manage contract creation, approval workflows, and vendor onboarding.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration
• Act as the main Procurement point of contact for SWE teams, ICT, Global Purchasing, and Finance.
• Translate software development project requirements into actionable procurement plans.
• Collaborate with Regional Operational Leads and technical teams to align procurement activities with business goals, deliverables, and milestones.
• Maintain transparent, regular communication on PO progress, procurement status, and invoice updates with regional and global stakeholders.
• Governance, Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contract statuses, spend tracking, and audit trails.
• Support the execution and tracking of key procurement performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, aligning deliverables with departmental OKRs.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret procurement data to identify cost-efficiency opportunities and process improvements.
• Generate and distribute regular and ad-hoc procurement reports for leadership.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 6–8 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Supply Chain, Business Operations, or related functions within a global enterprise environment.
• ERP Expertise: Hands-on experience using ERP systems (preferably SAP) for PR/PO management, workflow tracking, and reporting.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Tools: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and modern digital collaboration tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to gather, analyze, and translate procurement spend and operational data into strategic insights.
• Operations & Compliance: Sound understanding of procurement governance, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly organized with superior multitasking abilities to navigate shifting priorities.
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience in the Automotive OEM industry or large-scale global technology organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Software Engineering or ICT procurement processes.
• Background in Project Management or Business Finance.
• Proven track record of working with offshore teams and international cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and coordinate with global, multi-cultural teams.
• Process Discipline & Detail Orientation: Rigorous focus on compliance, accuracy, and process execution.
• Agility & Problem Solving: Capability to thrive and adapt in a fast-evolving, high-tech environment.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.