Procurement Specialist

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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 stakeholders 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:

• Bachelors 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

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone and frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together we are building a better tomorrow for our customers partners and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race color religion gender age national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity status as a protected veteran genetic information status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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