Purchasing Analyst
Purchasing Analyst
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Job Description
Your Career
We are seeking a highly skilled and detailoriented Procurement Analyst with indepth knowledge of ProcuretoPay (PTP) processes and Vendor Management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage vendor relationships ensure smooth supplier onboarding and support the efficient execution of the Indirect PTP function. This role also involves overseeing compliance risk management and ongoing process improvements.
Your Impact
- Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in line with company policy
- Manage and monitor the shared procurement mailbox ensuring timely responses to internal and external inquiries
- Resolve PR issues including incorrect data duplicate entries or system errors
- Handle requestor queries via Zoom or email providing clear and professional support
- Train new and existing requestors on proper PR creation processes system navigation and policy compliance
- Collaborate with requestors to clarify requirements and ensure accuracy.
- Collaborate with finance operations and sourcing teams to ensure timely processing of PRs
- Troubleshoot system errors or approval bottlenecks with procurement or IT teams if needed
- Maintain documentation related to PR approvals exceptions and communications
- Provide feedback and suggest improvements to streamline the PR process
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
Qualifications :
Your Experience
- UG/PG degree in business supply chain management or another related field desired.
- Related experience and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) a plus.
- 3 years of relevant experience in procurement operations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Complete knowledge of the Procure to Pay life cycle
- Exposer to all Upstream and Downstream Ariba modules such as Ariba Buying and
- Invoicing Ariba Sourcing Procure to Pay and Guided Buying
- Ability to Manage end to end Supplier Enablement Strategy (Ariba Network)
- process and execution
- Analytical ability assertiveness and Strong Customer Service orientation
- Confidence in dealing with other departments and outside representatives Ability to
- work efficiently in a fastpaced environment
- SAP experience for Vendor onboarding Purchasing and Accounts Payable modules
- desired
- Familiarity GSuite products BI/Tableau to run and analyse reports
This role is for Night Shift
Additional Information :
The Team
Palo Alto Networks procurement Team is a dynamic highenergy and cohesive team that collaborates with the business teams throughout Palo Alto Networks to deliver exceptional goods and services. We are responsible for acquiring the goods and services that support our business strategic initiatives but arent part of the products we sell. If you are selfdriven inquisitive collaborative and ready to deliver impactful results this team is right for you.
Our Commitment
Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Covid19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires inperson customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements please inquire with the recruiter.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
