Sourcing Analyst
Innovate in Bengaluru
This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.
About Lowe’s Companies Inc.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With the fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on safe, affordable housing and careers in the skilled trades. For more information,
About Lowe’s India
Lowe’s India is the retail technology center for Lowe’s Companies Inc. and is based out of Bengaluru, India. Set up in 2014, Lowe’s India focuses on technology and shared business services. Technology teams support e-commerce, mobile, infrastructure and corporate systems that enable various functions such as supply chain, distribution, corporate services. Initiated with just over 20 associates, Lowe’s India now has a growing associate base which employs over 3000 people.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, etc. as needed to support the business needs
Develops baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events.
Consolidates vendor bid sheets.
Completes initial bid analysis for sourcing events.
Initiates vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events.
Sets up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools and processes.
Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives.
Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA's and SOWs, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements.
Expected to interface frequently with customers regarding project updates and status.
Builds and maintains effective customer relationships.
Qualification - Bachelor's degree
Experience - Minimum 3yrs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Project Management
Cross functional team leadership
Building RFP, SOW, and Contracting
Direct Negotiations
Vendor Management
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.