Palo Alto Purchasing Analyst 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

834977718

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in line with company policy
• Manage and monitor the shared procurement mailbox, ensuring timely responses to internal and external inquiries
• Resolve PR issues, including incorrect data, duplicate entries, or system errors
• Handle requestor queries via Zoom or email, providing clear and professional support
• Train new and existing requestors on proper PR creation processes, system navigation, and policy compliance
• Collaborate with requestors to clarify requirements and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and sourcing teams to ensure timely processing of PRs
• Troubleshoot system errors or approval bottlenecks with procurement or IT teams if needed
• Maintain documentation related to PR approvals, exceptions, and communications
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to streamline the PR process
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors

Your Experience

• UG/PG degree in business, supply chain management or another related field desired.
• Related experience and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Complete knowledge of the Procure to Pay life cycle
• Exposer to all Upstream and Downstream Ariba modules such as Ariba Buying and
• Invoicing, Ariba Sourcing, Procure to Pay and Guided Buying
• Ability to Manage end to end Supplier Enablement Strategy (Ariba Network),
• process and execution
• Analytical ability, assertiveness and Strong Customer Service orientation
• Confidence in dealing with other departments and outside representatives Ability to
• work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• SAP experience for Vendor onboarding, Purchasing and Accounts Payable modules
• desired
• Familiarity G-Suite products, BI/Tableau to run and analyse reports

This role is for Night Shift

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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