Purchasing Analyst Travel & Expense Reporting

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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 similar tool)Experience of Concur; an expense reporting tool, will be an advantage.
• Awareness to Six Sigma, Lean principles and project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to staying current with industry best practices. Exposure to Chemical Industry or other manufacturing companies.

Additional Notes 

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.​  The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones is essential. 

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.