Procurement Analyst

Overview

Vultr is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst to support purchasing operations by analyzing procurement data, monitoring supplier performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

What you'll do

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for savings.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and spend analysis.
• Maintain and optimize procurement dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through spend analysis and supplier consolidation.
• Support negotiations with vendors by providing pricing benchmarks and historical data.
• Track and report realized savings from procurement initiatives.
• Evaluate vendor performance using quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Support supplier onboarding, audits, and performance reviews.
• Maintain and update the preferred supplier list and contract database.
• Support procurement process improvements and standardization across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, purchasing guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in enforcing contract terms and managing renewal timelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements.
• Work with ERP or procurement systems to extract data, automate reports, and streamline workflows.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, or sourcing.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP).
• Experience in supplier negotiations or contract management.
• Experience working with data centers and/or cloud service providers.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.