Procurement Specialist

About Joyent:

Joyent is a leading cloud computing software and services company, dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative, high-performance infrastructure solutions. We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where talent thrives, and contributions are valued.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for administering the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing quotes and processing purchase requests to invoicing, contract management, and vendor onboarding. The position handles a broad range of procurement categories, including software subscriptions, hardware, telecom, professional services, and facilities. 

A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in each of the above areas, with a strong sense of urgency and a commitment to customer satisfaction.  This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a consistent track record of accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Position Responsibilities:

Procurement

• Provide day-to-day procurement support, including obtaining quotes, managing the purchasing process, workflows, and invoicing
• Processing of various purchasing requests, including, but not limited to, software subscriptions, hardware, telecommunications, professional services, office supplies, and facilities
• Conduct financial data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Align procurement activities with corporate finance policies, supporting budget tracking, forecasting, and depreciation management
• Update internal procurement policies to ensure compliance with global tech standards and financial regulations

Vendor Management

• Manage and maintain vendor relationships, including onboarding and performance analytics
• Oversee the vendor management process from a stakeholder’s request to fully approved vendors

Contract Management

• Administer contract lifecycle from review submission to final approval. Assumes ownership of the contract lifecycle process from initial review, negotiations, edits, and redlines, to completion and signatures
• Analyze, review, and recommend process improvements to shorten timelines

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2+ years of related experience in a Procurement or Purchasing role for a technology-based organization
• 1+ years working in the ServiceNow platform
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and other various accounting and business applications
• Familiarity with Asset Management and Inventory control
• Working knowledge of all aspects of IT Hardware and software
• Experience with a fundamental account principal and industry best practices