Procurement and Contract Analyst

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies that rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals and we have fun celebratingour wins.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and be your best self!

The Procurement and Contract Analyst will work on both strategic and operational aspects of the Anaplan procurement program. This includes working with our internal customers and external partners to ensure operational excellence and employee experience in supporting and driving initiatives to lead the procure-to-pay process. The analyst works with our suppliers across multiple categories and works closely throughout the agreement lifecycle to ensure the highest level of services are being delivered. The position will require working closely with cross-functional teams of Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Privacy, etc.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, compile specifications, facilitate supplier selection via RFPs/RFQs, and negotiate agreements; support clear communication of the procurement services, policies, and approval process.
• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to meet the company’s current and future needs, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Partner with legal to advise stakeholders on the terms and risks in supplier contracts; review terms and conditions of all new awards, modifications, and sub-agreements.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure competitive pricing.
• Ensure policies and procedures comply with all pertinent laws, rules, and regulations; and streamline administrative processing to ensure proper documentation of all procurement activities.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring all contractual obligations are met by both parties.
• Maintain an organized and accessible system of digital records for all contracts and procurement documents, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily retrievable.
• Provide general support in area of contract review, negotiations, monitoring, evaluation, and close-out; review and analyze justification for new and amended contracts; draft, modify and/or terminate contracts; research and interpret contract provisions, remedies, penalties, and compliance terms to stakeholders.

Your Qualifications

This position requires exemplary communication skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; excellent writing skills; and strong organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• 2-3 years related experience in procurement, accounting, or international operations
• Willingness to work flexible hours that accommodate international employees, as needed
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Experience developing and/or delivering training to diverse audiences
• Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities, particularly if there are time constraints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement tools
• Experience in Procure-to-Pay process that spans markets globally
• Preference: proven experience in global procurement with roles including strategic sourcing and procurement
• Program/project management experience and/or certification preferred
• Requires a strong knowledge of procurement practices and techniques
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify areas for cost reduction
• Able to train and educate users in new processes, policies, and procedures or technologies
• Must be able to achieve demanding deadlines without requiring constant follow-up
• Able to reorder priorities on short notice and adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to work non-standard US hours (PST, EST, IST) when necessary to communicate with our global teams.
• Serves as a primary liaison with Anaplan’s internal customers and is the first point of contact for issues and questions related to supplier-provided web-based registration tools.
• Serves as primary coordinator for assistance to end users on routine questions, working with suppliers on day-to-day reviews and relevant cross-functional teams to ensure timely responses and notifications.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance to senior management
• Work with minimal direction, under strict time constraints and with competing priorities.
• Use initiative and sound judgment in the analysis of bids and specifications.
• Keep informed of new technology, trends, and techniques in the areas of public purchasing and contracting
• Experienced in the Contingent Labor and Human Resources comp and benefits categories a plus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Build your career in a place that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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