Senior Procurement Analyst

Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.

Appian is The Process Company providing a software platform for end-to-end process automation. Their platform helps organizations design automate and optimize business processes using capabilities like low-code development data fabric AI and process intelligence. Appian serves various industries including Financial Services Insurance Public Sector and Life Sciences. Their solutions aim to reduce costs improve customer experiences and gain a strategic edge.

The Procurement Analyst plays a crucial role in acquiring software and services for the organization to operate effectively. As an individual contributor this role focuses on the execution of strategic sourcing contract negotiation and management within the tech sector encompassing software IT and professional services. The manager will ensure quality and cost-efficiency manage risks and maintain compliance within procurement processes in partnership with security legal and privacy representatives.

This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively track and manage the procurement process lifecycle from initiation security legal and privacy reviews contract finalization ensuring efficiency and stakeholder transparency throughout.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle tracking renewals and monitoring usage/spending. Software renewals are a frequent task.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers and contracts ensuring compliance with legal regulations data privacy and company policies.
• Partner cross-functionally with IT Finance Legal and Operations to align procurement activities with business needs and resolve issues.
• Maintain and execute an annual technology expiration roadmap to proactively drive renewal conversations with department leaders.
• Review and analyse data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve the overall health of the organisation.
• Use procurement software and tools to automate tasks improve efficiency and gain insights.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Logistics or a related field
• 5 years of experience in procurement purchasing or a related function
• Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with contract management and cost control
• Proficiency with procurement systems and related technologies
• Ability to build and manage supplier relationships
• Understanding of risk management principles in procurement

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting software or IT procurement
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CPSM CSCP)

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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