Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cainiao Group
Job overview
The Purchasing Analyst role at Cainiao Group focuses on optimizing logistics procurement processes in the Americas, impacting procurement efficiency and business operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst will identify issues in North and South American procurement chains, understand business scenarios, propose and implement optimization solutions, design procurement reports, and provide local consulting and support for procurement capabilities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher, fluent English communication, over 1 year of experience (flexible based on interview), cross-departmental cooperation skills, stress resistance, and adaptability; Spanish or Chinese language skills are a plus.
Work environment and culture
The role requires adaptability to a fast-changing corporate environment and teamwork, with frequent travel across the Americas.
Company information
Cainiao Group is a logistics company affiliated with Alibaba, focusing on supply chain and procurement solutions across global markets.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the Americas with office locations in Los Angeles or Mexico City, requiring frequent travel within North and South America.
Application process
Applicants should contact via the provided email zhanshangfeng.zsf@alibaba-inc.com for application details.
Company overview
Cainiao Group, founded in 2013, is a logistics company under Alibaba Group that focuses on smart logistics and supply chain management. It leverages technology to optimize delivery processes, providing services such as warehousing, last-mile delivery, and international logistics. Cainiao makes money by offering logistics solutions to businesses and consumers, integrating data analytics and automation to enhance efficiency. The company played a crucial role in Alibaba's Singles' Day shopping festival, demonstrating its capacity to handle massive volumes of orders.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your familiarity with logistics procurement chains, especially within North and South American markets, emphasizing your understanding of specific business scenarios relevant to Cainiao Group.
Showcase your ability to quickly adapt to new business environments, procurement systems, and process standards, along with any experience driving optimization projects or process improvements.
Emphasize your data analysis skills and experience designing quantitative, visually clear procurement reports that support decision-making and operational improvements.
Demonstrate your capability in cross-departmental collaboration, teamwork, and your resilience under pressure, which are key for thriving in Cainiao’s dynamic and fast-changing environment.
Apply through multiple channels such as Cainiao Group’s official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect with Cainiao Group employees in the logistics or procurement divisions on LinkedIn to inquire about the role; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Cainiao logistics innovations or asking about their experience with procurement optimization in the Americas.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'logistics procurement,' 'data analysis,' 'process optimization,' 'cross-departmental collaboration,' and 'North and South America travel,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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