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