Senior Procurement Analyst

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: (Salary not provided in the description)

Vanta is a company focused on securing the internet and protecting consumer data. As a Sr. Procurement Analyst, you will support the procurement function by working as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders to streamline the procurement process, manage vendor relationships, and implement procurement operations strategies that deliver tangible value to the business. You will work cross-functionally with various org leaders to identify, strategize, negotiate and procure tools and solutions to support Vanta’s growth. This role focuses on building long-term partnerships and managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay process.

Requirements

• Experience: 4-7 years of experience leading procurement or procurement operations at a software or technology company.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong background in negotiating vendor contracts with focus in commercial and legal concessions.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience working with procurement, expense management, and travel management tools like Zip, Ramp, and Navan.
• Process Understanding: Possess strong understanding of third party risk processes, full cycle vendor management, procure to pay processes, systems and controls.
• Program Delivery: Demonstrated experience in delivering highly effective, operationally excellent, scalable programs and processes in growth-stage startup companies.
• Problem Solving: Experience working in fast-paced environments while strategizing to fix complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement strategy and operations as needed in partnership with the Head of Procurement.
• Strategize and improve Procurement policies and operating procedures for different orgs based on their specific process needs.
• Negotiate, source, and assist business partners with vendor engagements.
• Manage contracts and agreements to ensure that obligations are met and the process for tracking renewals or replacement of existing agreements is managed and scalable.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to meet their purchasing needs while prioritizing process speed, cost efficiency, and value.
• Create winning outcomes for internal stakeholders and vendors to create long-term partnerships.
• Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process by partnering with internal stakeholders, AP, and external vendors.
• Tap into a deep base of historical prices and network to drive competitive pricing while balancing facilitating long, positive and mutually beneficial relationships with our vendors.
• Assist in managing procurement for marketing, real estate, cloud, and professional services spend.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

• Company: Vanta
• Mission: To secure the internet and protect consumer data.
• Culture: Vanta has a kind and talented team.