Purchasing Analyst - Americas

About the role

FIS is hiring a Purchasing Analyst for its Americas Purchasing team, which is part of the Global Purchasing Operations. The position is based in the Tunisian office and is full time. The candidate must be able to work the US shift regularly.

Key responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for quantities, specifications, pricing and delivery requirements
• Process requisitions and purchase orders accurately while supporting budget and schedule requirements
• Review pricing quotations and purchasing data to identify discrepancies and improvement opportunities
• Analyse purchasing data, trends and operational information to support decision-making
• Investigate issues, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions
• Resolve purchasing issues through collaboration with vendors, requesters and Accounts Payable
• Maintain accurate acquisition records and purchasing data for controls, reporting and operations
• Support integration of purchasing tools, systems and processes across workflows
• Take part in user acceptance testing (UAT) of purchasing tools, enhancements and process changes, documenting results and working with stakeholders

Required profile

• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret purchasing data, spot trends and share clear insights
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to support tool integration across purchasing processes, including identifying requirements and validating workflows
• Experience with UAT, including test execution, issue identification, results documentation and validation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Problem-solving, time management and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors and internal stakeholders
• Attention to detail and appropriate handling of confidential business and vendor information

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain, procurement or purchasing functions and processes
• Knowledge of vendor relationship management and purchasing issue resolution
• Experience using data and reporting tools in purchasing or operational settings
• Experience supporting system enhancements, process improvement or automation initiatives
• Knowledge of project management methods and techniques