[Remote] Sr. Procurement Business Partner at SailPoint

Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sourcing, analytics, and negotiations in a related field
  • In-depth knowledge of indirect procurement
  • Solid and thorough understanding of sourcing, contracting, and negotiation principles, concepts, practices/standards
  • Proven track record of successfully applying procurement knowledge in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong procurement knowledge and project management skills
  • Ability to develop business case analysis across different cost models and quantify the impact of a decision
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate detailed information and success driving category management with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of market trends with solutioning for a diverse range of indirect procurement activities
  • Ability to perform pricing strategy, negotiation, contract administration, and financial analysis; and convert these into actionable reports and presentations
  • Ability to support Procurement team and internal customers on tight deadlines with high visibility
  • Consistently complete tasks in a timely manner with frequent interruptions
  • Strong aptitude for business document writing, interpretation, and negotiation
  • Ability to analyze information and effectively present concepts in written, spreadsheet, and presentation format
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus
  • Familiarity with Coupa as a procurement tool is preferred but not required
  • Thrives with autonomy and flexibility to work both independently and within a team

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the category function, including lifecycle requests, new projects, and ad hoc support for stakeholders
  • Contribute to core projects and initiatives supporting corporate strategy
  • Scope and define work projects into well-defined milestones and timeframes
  • Proactively tackle future issues and prioritize outcomes that are meaningful
  • Develop and initiate the buying process by working with internal teams and propose strategies toward success
  • Provide market expertise and feedback to Procurement Contracts team when necessary to successfully close supplier negotiations
  • Define and communicate risks to stakeholders, including Sr. Director of Procurement
  • Weekly project task reporting to Sr. Manager of Procurement
  • Maintain relationships and real-time communications with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding project status and manage expectations
  • Regular and ad hoc analysis and reporting of data
  • Monitor supplier performance and communicate issues, as well as work with stakeholders in various parts of the organization and suppliers to ensure that contract needs are met, and issues are resolved
  • Support internal customers through purchase lifecycle, providing expertise with complex decisions with cross impact
  • Other projects as assigned by Procurement leadership

Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
Contracting
Negotiation
Category Management
Project Management
Business Case Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Market Analysis

SailPoint

Provides identity security solutions for enterprises

About SailPoint

SailPoint provides identity security solutions that help organizations manage and protect digital identities. Its main products, including IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, and File Access Manager, assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulations, reducing risks, and controlling access to sensitive information. These products work by giving organizations visibility into who has access to what data, allowing them to manage permissions effectively. SailPoint stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its identity governance capabilities. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner for enterprises in navigating the complexities of identity security, ensuring that they can securely manage access to their critical information.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$20.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Emerging identity management startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace SailPoint's innovation, risking solution obsolescence.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like SecZetta may disrupt services or misalign strategies.

Differentiation

SailPoint specializes in managing and securing digital identities for enterprises.
The company leverages AI and machine learning to enhance identity security solutions.
SailPoint's IdentityIQ provides visibility and control over user access.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote work security boosts SailPoint's remote access management features.
Rising adoption of AI-driven identity analytics aligns with SailPoint's AI capabilities.
Increased regulatory requirements drive demand for SailPoint's identity governance solutions.

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