Procurement Buyer

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Remote, based in LATAM (Mexico) Reports to: Director of Procurement Support: US Based Procurement function & US Mountain Time hours

Position Overview

As a Procurement Buyer at Weave, you will work closely with the Director of Procurement to support all procurement operations and activities across the entire business. Your responsibilities will include supplier and stakeholder management, contract management and negotiations, and PO reviews and executions. In this role, you will be aligned with various departments across the business and will typically be responsible for the coordination and execution of high-volume, lower-cost purchases, ensuring compliance with all required processes. You will also lead various initiatives to support the strategy of the procurement team, including but not limited to vendor record clean-up, spend analytics, renewal tracking, supplier onboarding, and systems training.

Responsibilities

• Conducting supplier due diligence for onboarding, including coordination of reviews between Compliance, Legal, IT, and Security.
• Working with Legal to evaluate and redline contract terms.
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contract terms with suppliers.
• Assisting with and coordinating RF(x) events.
• Conducting research on purchasing needs and identifying potential suppliers.
• Processing purchase requests in the Airbase Purchasing System and executing POs.
• Supporting invoice inquiries and coordinating payments with AP.
• Analyzing spend data to provide meaningful insights.
• Proactively meeting with stakeholders to understand purchasing needs.
• Resolving vendor performance issues if they arise.
• Tracking and managing cost-savings initiatives.
• Developing a contract renewal calendar.
• Managing and executing contract renewals.
• Developing training materials and providing ongoing training for business stakeholders.
• Assisting in procurement consolidation activities resulting from M&A activity.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, contract management, supplier management, etc., at a Software company.
• BS Degree with a concentration in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience running RF(x) events.
• Efficient in managing multiple projects to execution.
• Proven ability to redline commercial supplier agreements.
• Experience in proactive customer service/relationship management.
• Highly motivated and independent worker.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstration of strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Gmail.
• Experience using a Procure to Pay system such as Coupa, Airbase, SAP Ariba, Zip, etc.
• Demonstrates a creative approach to process development and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or overseeing a P-card program.
• Experience managing and negotiating with large enterprise-level suppliers such as Salesforce, Netsuite, SAP, etc.
• M&A Procurement experience.
• Experience managing and setting up purchase catalogs such as Amazon, CDW, etc.

Company Information

Weave is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and supported. We welcome anyone who is hungry to learn, problem-solve, and progress regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Important Note: If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. All official correspondence will occur through Weave branded email. We will never ask you to share bank account information, cash a check from us, or purchase software or equipment as part of your interview or hiring process.