Analyst - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

About Yulu
Yulu is India’s largest shared electric mobility-as-a-service company. Yulu’s mission is to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution by running smart, shared, and small-sized electric vehicles. A mission-driven and seasoned founding team leads Yulu, having won several prestigious awards for its impact and innovation.
Yulu is currently enabling daily commuters for short-distance movements and helping gig workers deliver goods for the last mile with its eco-friendly rides at pocket-friendly prices, thereby reducing its carbon footprint.
Yulu is excited to welcome people with high integrity, commitment, the ability to collaborate and take ownership, high curiosity, and an appetite for taking intelligent risks. If our mission brings a spark into your eyes and you’d like to join a passionate team that’s committed to transforming how people commute, work, and explore their cities, come, join the #Unstoppable Yulu tribe!
Stay updated on the latest news from Yulu at https://www.yulu.bike/newsroom and visit our website at https://www.yulu.bike/.
Role Summary
We are looking for an Analyst - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to manage logistics coordination, supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement activities. The role will focus on ensuring timely material deliveries, maintaining accurate documentation, optimising costs, and supporting smooth supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Coordination: Follow up with transporters and logistics partners to ensure on-time shipments and adherence to delivery schedules.
Shipment Tracking: Track material dispatches, transit delays, and delivery performance, and escalate exceptions promptly.
Material Receipt: Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure smooth and accurate material receipt.
Documentation & Compliance: Verify delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills, and other logistics documents for accuracy and statutory compliance.
Cost Optimisation: Monitor transportation costs and support freight cost optimisation initiatives.
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for components, raw materials, and other business requirements.
Quotation & Negotiation: Obtain and benchmark quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and deliver measurable cost-reduction results.
Purchase Order Management: Create and release purchase orders (POs) and drive suppliers to deliver on time.
Order Tracking: Track open POs, pending deliveries, and supplier commitments, and report status to stakeholders.
Procurement Documentation: Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing data, and procurement documentation.
Issue Resolution: Resolve supplier quality issues, delivery delays, and invoice discrepancies through effective coordination.
Vendor Development: Support vendor development and build alternate supplier options to mitigate supply-chain risk.
Key Requirements
Procurement Knowledge: Strong knowledge of sourcing, RFQs, quotation comparison, PO creation, and supplier follow-up.
Logistics Compliance: Understanding of logistics documentation, including delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills, and basic GST.
ERP Systems: Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems for PO management and order tracking.
Data & Reporting: Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis for cost, price, and delivery reporting.
Cost Analysis: Ability to analyse pricing trends, benchmark costs, and quantify savings.

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