Market Research Analyst

Overview

The Procurement Market Research Analyst delivers market intelligence that powers category and sourcing strategies, helping category managers and sourcing teams make informed, competitive and future-ready decisions.

What you'll do

• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, supplier landscapes and competitive benchmarks
• Perform company profiling and supplier discovery to support sourcing strategies
• Analyse pricing trends and competitor data to inform negotiation strategies
• Provide actionable insights to support category planning and sourcing decisions
• Validate and synthesise data from multiple external sources for accuracy and relevance
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing market intelligence for procurement stakeholders
• Collaborate with category managers and sourcing teams to align research outputs with business needs
• Maintain a repository of market intelligence and ensure timely updates
• Monitor emerging trends and risks that could impact supply markets
• Support continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools

What you'll need

• 3+ years of experience in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligence
• Strong understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysis
• Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with procurement processes and category management principles
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
• Extensive experience in data analytics and advanced data visualisation tools
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa
• Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing others
• Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Job category: Procurement
• Candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment including cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing