Buyer Analyst

Hi, I'm Aswathi Girijamani, your Recruiter and guide to joining CSG. At CSG, you're more than your resume. We want your diverse perspective and unique background to help us enrich the work we do together. We believe that by channeling the power of all, we make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary. Channel the power of YOU and begin the journey to becoming a CSGer. What you'll do You will report to Director Vendor Management to contribute to the fulfilment of purchase requests primarily for indirect technology related spend, negotiate terms and pricing favorable to CSG’s in support of operations, internal CSG consumption and product management You will monitor intake system (email, BMC Helix, ASAP request or the like) for work requests by Procurement You will negotiate best possible contractual business terms with vendor’s sales and support personnel You will maintain CSG’s existing catalog vendors (Amazon Business, Software House International, Insight, SoftwareONE) You will assist Corporate IT with any required vendor interaction to continue to be able to place orders with catalog vendors from CSG’s purchasing system (Oracle EBS or equivalent) You will establish new catalog vendors as needed for high-volume, low-cost orders Assist requestors in the use of catalog options Assist requestors with corporate purchasing card requests You must be able to use a procurement efficiency tool or ordering system such as BMC Helix, Workday Strategic Sourcing or the like to initiate work and report on progress back to the internal requestor or other stakeholders You must be able to maintain and provide regular reporting on procurement statistics such as spend, savings, deal count, etc You should have Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Remember, you are not solely your resume. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. Channel the power of YOU and apply to explore the possibility we're the perfect fit. Bachelor’s Degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain and/or equivalent experience required Ability to use Oracle Financials, Ariba or other purchasing systems Ability to use Microsoft work, excel, PowerPoint and contract management software (e.g. Conga) Ability to use Atlassian Jira, ServiceNow or other business automation tool Ability to organize and prioritize work Ability to report on spend metrics Comprehension of business terms contained in legal contracts (price and price structure) and legal issues associated with intellectual property, services, data protection and other key issues Who will love this job An trusted team player – you know how to connect and communicate with your audience(s) around the world and create safe environments to voice diverse opinions, foster diversity and belonging and above all treat people with respect A growth driver – you have a mindset that anticipates and adapts to changing needs and can bring partners together to contribute and work toward a shared vision A game changer – you dream big and push the limits of what's possible to improve for yourself and others A leader – you excel leading your own projects and produce impactful outcomes while dedicating time to mentor those around you to help them grow A strategist – you're curious and find inventive ways to implement ideas that lead to business simplification outcomes and solutions Perks & Benefits Work from Home, in-office, or hybrid Paid Vacation, Volunteer, Compassionate, and Holiday Time Off Telemedicine And so much more! View More Benefits Our Story CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. For over 40 years, CSG's technologies and people have helped some of the world's most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today's digital economy. By channeling the power of all, we make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary. Our people [CSGers] are good people who are committed to doing good work. We're high on respect and low on ego, making us an easy company to do business with and a best place to work. We cultivate a culture based on integrity, innovation and impact across all our locations, so our people show up as the most authentic version of themselves and can work together to build a more future-ready world. Learn more. #LI-Remote Location(s): India Remote Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. For over 40 years, CSG's technologies and people have helped some of the world's most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today's digital economy. By channeling the power of all, we make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary. Our people [CSGers] are fearlessly committed and connected, high on integrity and low on ego, making us the easiest company to do business with and the best place to work. We power a culture of integrity, innovation, and impact across our locations, representing the most authentic version of ourselves to build a better future together. That's just who we are. 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