Your opportunity
We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Senior Procurement Specialist to join New Relic. In this role you’ll be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing software licenses, IT and facilities equipment, and related services to support our sales, finance, engineering, and operations teams. Your role will be crucial in ensuring costeffective procurement processes while maintaining highquality standards and compliance with company policies.
What you'll do
- Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and negotiate contracts and agreements that align with company policies and objectives, and ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Purchase Orders and Contracts: Create and manage purchase orders, contracts, and agreements and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Budget Oversight: Support FPA team to track procurement expenditures. Report on budget variances and costsaving initiatives to management.
- Risk Management:Assess and mitigate risks associated with software procurement, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce procurement cycle times, and streamline operations. Identify automation opportunities.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
This role requires
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in procurement process
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Proven experience as a procurement specialist, purchasing agent, or similar role in a software company or IT environment.
- Experience with procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, contract management software like Netsuite, Workday, Coupa etc).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Analytical mindset with strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
Bonus points if you have
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast paced and changing environment typical of the software industry.
