Purchasing Analyst

Job Title: Purchasing Business Analyst City, State: Dallas, TX Duration: 12 + Months About Vlink VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. About the role: Procurement Systems & Business Application Support Support procurement and sourcing applications including SAP ECC, SAP SRM, GRC, PASS, Icertis, GPPS, PNG, and COPICS. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues for internal users and external suppliers. Monitor and maintain application performance, data integrity, and system availability. Research and resolve download, interface, and access-related issues. Provide production support for purchasing and contract management processes. SAP Master Data & Procurement Administration Create and maintain material master data and revision levels in SAP ECC. Link engineering drawings and maintain procurement-related master data. Clear PNG errors and manage PPAP status updates. Add parts to contracts and download contract documentation. Resolve MADR issues and coordinate with Accounting and business stakeholders. Support bids, contract updates, and procurement-related transactions. Reporting, Analytics & Data Management Develop and maintain Tableau reports and dashboards. Manage Major Projects Dashboard reporting and metrics. Maintain cross-reference (Xref) data repositories in SharePoint, Tableau, and Sigma. Research, validate, and report procurement and supplier performance data. System Integration & Process Support Monitor interfaces and integrations between SRM, BizTalk, and related systems. Troubleshoot cost movement upload issues and pricing discrepancies. Manage procurement workflow exceptions, including RFX cancellations and approval-related issues. Support ongoing system enhancements and process improvements. User Access & Security Administration Create and approve GRC access requests. Provision and maintain user access for applications, shared drives, networks, Windchill, and MADR. Troubleshoot user access and authorization issues. Coordinate new employee system setup and onboarding activities. Manage security groups and permissions in accordance with company policies. Training, Automation & Continuous Improvement Provide end-user and supplier training for GPPS, PNG, and Icertis applications. Develop and maintain Power Automate workflows for vendor code management and labor database processes. Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and system enhancements. Create documentation and knowledge-sharing materials to support business users and application adoption. Must Haves: 2-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst Strong SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) or SAP ECC experience Business process knowledge related to cost movements Experience supporting RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) Production support experience Ability to analyze business processes and partner with business and technical stakeholders Nice to Haves: SAP Ariba experience Ariba SPM (Supplier Performance Management) experience Procurement and sourcing domain expertise Employment Practices: VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team. Applicant information will be handled in a…

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