Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Objective and Summary

The Principal Supply Chain Analyst is a non-managerial senior technical role responsible for owning
and improving internal supply chain processes, systems, standards, and analytics. The role supports
excellence in procurement operations, vendor governance, and cross-functional efficiency, working
closely with the Supply Chain Team Lead and COO to align internal processes with broader
operational strategy.

Key Responsibilities
 • Execute and continuously improve internal procurement and supply chain processes,
ensuring compliance with approved SOPs and operational efficiency.
 • Manage end-to-end procurement workflows, including requisition validation, sourcing,
quotation review, and purchase order issuance.
 • Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of procurement documentation, vendor
quotations, and transaction records.
• Resolve day-to-day procurement issues, such as incomplete requests, vendor clarifications,
and documentation gaps, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, records, and reports to support team visibility,
audit readiness, and compliance.
• Participate in vendor assessments and contract reviews by providing technical input on
specifications, performance, and cost considerations.
• Support ERP/procurement system usage, including transaction execution, data validation,
and participation in system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain procurement templates, guides, and checklists for consistent
execution across the team.
• Provide informal training and process guidance to junior procurement staff to strengthen
team-wide adherence to standards.
• Contribute expert insight to internal procurement reviews, working groups, or improvement
initiatives based on hands-on execution experience.

Essential Skills and Capabilities
 • Expert knowledge of technical procurement and supply chain workflows (esp. within
IT/telecom environments).
 • Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and data interpretation skills.
 • In-depth knowledge of vendor qualification, sourcing strategies, and procurement lifecycle
management.
 • Advanced document management, workflow design, and internal policy interpretation.
 • High attention to detail, with ability to maintain clarity on broader operational goals.
 • Proven ability to work independently and lead by influence.
Desirable Skills and Capabilities
 • ERP systems familiarity (e.g., MS Dynamics, SAP, or custom procurement tools).
 • Business process mapping and improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
 • Understanding of finance, cost accounting, and budget controls in procurement.
 • Exposure to project-based procurement or client-facing service delivery.
Comfort working in cross-departmental initiatives and process integration.

Educational Requirements
 • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
 • Postgraduate diploma or relevant training in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations is
advantageous.

Experience Requirements
 • 5–7 years in procurement or supply chain roles with progressive responsibilities.
 • Proven track record in managing complex sourcing processes, particularly in IT, technical
services, or telecom.
 • Demonstrated success in developing, documenting, and improving internal operational
processes.