Strategic Buying Services AnalystJoin Conduent and build your international career in a dynamic, multicultural environment. As a Strategic Buying Services Analyst, you will take a leading role in driving sourcing strategies, managing complex supplier relationships, and delivering high-impact procurement solutions across regions.This is more than a procurement role — it’s a strategic opportunity to influence business outcomes, lead cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to a global organization that invests in innovation, operational excellence, and long-term career development.What you will do:Lead the development and management of key suppliers by utilizing advanced sourcing and end-to-end commodity management practices for assigned Direct Purchasing commodities. This includes deep understanding of program lead times, supplier lead times, and production capacities.Drive significant cost optimization initiatives through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and advanced spend analytics.Own and consistently exceed cost savings targets, while leading process improvement initiatives and ensuring delivery against Key Performance Indicators.Oversee and ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests in collaboration with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.Act as a strategic partner to key stakeholders by developing in-depth commodity expertise and defining sourcing strategies aligned with evolving market conditions, pricing dynamics, and technology trends.Lead the full Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to bid list strategy, RFQ development, complex supplier negotiations, supplier selection, sourcing approvals, and contract or purchase order issuance, while ensuring proper governance and documentation.Ensure all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions are fully compliant with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures, while promoting best practices across the organization.Proactively manage, mitigate, and resolve complex commercial issues and risks with suppliers to ensure business continuity and performance.Provide leadership, mentorship, and coordination support to other buyers, contributing to team capability development and operational excellence.What we offer:Competitive environment within a global organizationOpportunities to work cross-regionally with diverse stakeholders and senior leadershipExposure to advanced strategic sourcing, analytics, and automation practicesCareer development opportunities within procurement, supply chain, and global operationsRequirements:Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or EngineeringMinimum 5 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts, with demonstrated ownership of complex procurement activitiesExperience with Direct Purchasing (chassis tools) a plusProficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and SAPVery good Verbal and Written English Skills (from C1 upwards). Another European language knowledge is a plusDemonstrated advanced competence in negotiation and stakeholder managementHigh degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlinesHigh level of analytical ability where problems are complex and require strategic evaluationAbility to travel as requiredGrow with an international companyAt Conduent, we support your professional development through cross-functional exposure, strategic sourcing leadership opportunities, and involvement in global procurement initiatives.Apply today and become part of a global team where your expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and analytics drives business impact at scale.Originally posted on Himalayas