Bijin Joy
Global Procurement Analyst / Junior Buyer at Caterpillar Inc.
- Role
- Advanced Procurement Analyst Junior Buyer at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bijin Joy
Resourceful and results-driven professional with hands-on experience and expertise managing supply chain, logistics, and procurement management operations. Instrumental in building and leading cross-functional teams, conducting internal and external audits, and establishing processes and procedures. Adept at maximizing revenue growth, identifying cost-effective sources, streamlining shipping and receiving process, driving tactical development in distribution networks, improving customer experience, and resolving complex problems/issues, whilst meeting stringent deadlines. Strong communication skills with innate ability to build robust relationships with vendors, suppliers, and business clients, achieving business goals. Feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn.
Experience
Advanced Procurement Analyst Junior Buyer
May 2021 — Present · Clayton, NC, US
Acted as a liaison between engineering, purchasing, accounts, facility, and suppliers teams located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America to ensure efficient global purchasing and procurement operations of drivetrain components for manufacturing• Administered key focus in ensuring quality & compliance, maintaining company guidelines, & improving productivity while providing purchasing parts to support prototype development, pilot builds, & production activities for various NPI & CPI projects• Handled price adjustments of over $10 million by drafting business cases, approval requests & organized price updates in LogNet• Analyzed and identified cost savings opportunities by providing data-driven cost analysis using MS Excel and TCO analysis for strategic sourcing, supplier selection and negotiations, & contract creation such as NDSA, PTA, NSPT, Incoterm, & pricing strategy• Performed analytical and administrative tasks in purchasing initiatives, RFQs, tooling, invoice griefs, EOs, COs, & dispute, auditing• Collaborated with the engineering team on purchasing parts & providing logistics support for R&D requirements and administered approval of part releases in Teamcenter, along with providing support in APQP, and PPAP assessment on new NPI projects• Directed the aftermarket parts availability & engaged extensively in procuring parts & services from global suppliers for clients in the aftermarket industry located in North America and Europe, by reducing lead times, on-time ULR resolution, and BOM change• Led monthly Supplier Shipping Performance(SSP) evaluation utilizing Power BI analytics and MS Excel by ensuring data accuracy by meticulously validating and cross-referencing information from multiple CAT internal and external sources• Generated reports using Power BI & presented action plans to senior management, contributing to strategic decision-making
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
2018 — 2020
Mahatma Gandhi University, kerala, India
Bachelor of Technology - BTech , Electronic and Communications Engineering
2012 — 2016
New England College
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Project Management
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