Purchasing Analyst Travel & Expense Reporting at Dow in Navi Mumbai

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role As a Purchasing Analyst in Navi Mumbai, India.As Supports the Dow purchasing organization by effectively and efficiently delivering procure to pay (PtP) services. The role performs a specific set of assignments related to Travel & Expense Reporting (TER).This role requires a person with academic and functional background in Finance, HR and audit. Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently will help. Familiarity with relevant software and tools for managing T&E expenses, such as expense reporting systems (e.g. Concur) and financial platforms. This includes understanding how to process and report expenses accurately. Regulatory compliance experience to ensure that the company complies with all relevant regulations and standards across different regions is important for this role. Will require to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes creating and maintaining documentation related to regulatory compliance assessments and guidelines on Travel and Expenses. Person in this role, should stay updated with the latest country-specific laws and regulations that could impact our policies. This includes monitoring changes in regulations and assessing their impact on our operations. Ability to present globally to provide training and guidance to employees on compliance and regulatory matters. Will be critical to ensure that all employees understand and adhere to the company's code of conduct. In this role, you will need an understanding of key work processes across specific areas of PtP. Successfully execute against those processes and continually expand your working knowledge to deliver results. We are looking for someone with good communication skills (verbal as well as written), improve mindset and elevated level of initiative, motivation. Responsibilities Work independently to deliver against expectations Collaborate across the Purchasing organization to achieve results Participate in and assist with trainings and continuous improvement initiatives Identify and lead improvement opportunities to implementation Troubleshoot system and work process challenges Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline including Service Now tickets Uses prescribed guidelines and policies in analyzing situations Assist stakeholders in issue resolution, escalations and training opportunities Assists in the development and maintenance of PtP process standards and procedures Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (Relevant Discipline). 2-3 years relevant TER work experience with understanding of Purchasing End to End Process Strong communication, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel etc) Hand-on experience with SAP or similar ERP is essential. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Your Skills Logistics & Supply Chain Knowledge: Strong understanding of logistics processes, transportation operations, trade lanes, and supply chain principles. Familiarity with visualization tools like Power BI. Advanced excel proficiency e.g. Macros, pivots, charting and power queries etc. Basic knowledge of Service Now (or simila