Jithin J Nair
Analyst- Operational Procurement
Trivandrum,Kerala
Summary
Seeking senior level assignments in Ariba Procurement, Warehouse Management or Logistics and Supply Chain Management in a leading organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst - Operational Procurement
Allianz Services
04.2021 - Current
- Possess comprehensive expertise in Ariba Procurement, including deep knowledge of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, supplier onboarding, requisition and purchase order management, contract compliance, and process governance within the Ariba environment.
- Led the complete transition of the Marketing category request process for Allianz Services, ensuring smooth coordination of all procurement activities related to event marketing through external vendors. Developed detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document the new workflow and successfully transferred process ownership from Metafinanz, Germany, ensuring operational stability and enhanced efficiency.
- Proactively participated in stakeholder calls and project meetings, engaging in constructive discussions, presenting process insights, and offering recommendations to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Successfully managed procurement requirements from senior leadership, including CFO-level stakeholders, and handled complex service procurements from globally recognized consulting firms such as Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Towers Watson, and McKinsey, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance standards.
- Consistently delivered work in accordance with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and met all P2P-related performance metrics defined by management, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and quality in all deliverables.
- Provided valuable inputs during weekly performance review calls, monitored key performance indicators (KPIs), and supported continuous achievement of target metrics through data-driven insights and proactive follow-up.
- Actively contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, sharing ideas, enthusiasm, and support to enhance process efficiency, reduce operational gaps, and deliver better stakeholder experiences.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with internal clients and stakeholders in the role of Analyst, ensuring clear communication, effective expectation management, and a consistent focus on achieving high stakeholder satisfaction.
Associate - Operational Procurement
Allianz Services
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Successfully managed and stabilized the transition of the entire Operational Procurement process during its shift from Capgemini to Allianz Services.
- Responsible for creating and processing Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP MM with accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Ensured timely dispatch of Purchase Orders to suppliers within the defined Turnaround Time (TAT).
- Oversaw the complete circulation and workflow of Purchase Orders within the Operational Procurement team, supporting key European Allianz entities including Ireland, Hungary, and Slovakia.
- Maintained zero backlog by proactively monitoring and clearing shared email inboxes.
- Handled the segmentation or splitting of Purchase Orders based on stakeholder-specific requirements.
- Ensured consistent adherence to quality standards across all procurement activities.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors, contributing to effective and efficient supply chain partnerships.
Education
Bachelors - English Language and Literature
Kerala University
Skills
MS Excel
Documentation and reporting
Report preparation
Excel proficiency
Root-cause analysis
Team collaboration and leadership
Analytical thinking
Decision-making
Time management
Process enhancement
Issue identification
Workflow Analysis
System analysis
Information gathering
Process improvements
Continuous improvement
NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHTS
Recognized with quarterly all-rounder awards, August 2022., Multiple appreciations from the Stakeholders and Process Heads.
ABRIDGEMENT
- A dynamic professional with 4.8 years of progressive experience in offering well-developed expertise in Ariba Procurement.
- Hold excellent work experience in Procure to pay cycle with the most advanced tools/software available in the market- Ariba and SAP MM
- Hands on experience in transitioning two distinguished processes for Allianz services
Timeline
Analyst - Operational Procurement
Allianz Services
04.2021 - Current
Associate - Operational Procurement
Allianz Services
04.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelors - English Language and Literature
Kerala University