Sr. Procurement Analyst

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara we are helping improve the safety efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP these industries are the infrastructure of our planet including agriculture construction field services transportation and manufacturing and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means youll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thats shaping an exciting array of product solutions including Video-Based Safety Vehicle Telematics Apps and Driver Workflows and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company youll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing you will play an integral part in elevating the role of Strategic Sourcing at Samsara enabling stakeholder success driving supplier innovation and delivering savings across your assigned categories. You will be part of a team focused on driving cost efficiencies maximizing value minimizing risk and managing overall supplier performance.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area NYC Metro Area and Washington D.C. Metro Area. It can be office-based or fully remote.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact helping to keep the lights on get food into grocery stores reduce emissions and most importantly ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work this role wont be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• Youre energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara we win together celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role you will:

• Actively develop your sourcing expertise this team invests in your growth and expects you to take ownership of it
• Facilitate the sourcing process end to end: cost-benefit analyses contract review and vendor negotiations
• Help develop and execute category strategies that align with business priorities
• Monitor supplier performance and partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate business reviews
• Assure stakeholder alignment to drive the right business solutions and pricing
• Deliver win-win outcomes with internal and external partners in vendor negotiations
• Balance speed quality and risk with cost savings goals in a fast-paced environment
• Manage projects related to Strategic Sourcing process tools and functional improvements
• Champion role model and embed Samsaras cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success Build for the Long Term Adopt a Growth Mindset Be Inclusive Win as a Team) as we scale globally
• Champion role model and embed Samsaras cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success Build for the Long Term Adopt a Growth Mindset Be Inclusive Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3-5 years of sourcing procurement finance or related business experience
• Bachelors degree in business supply chain or related discipline preferred
• Strong communication and influencing skills you drive alignment without relying on authority
• Fluent in financial analysis including cost modeling total cost of ownership and build vs. buy frameworks
• Able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment

An ideal candidate also has:

• Is a quick study picks up new categories tools and contract frameworks fast
• Has a natural instinct for business even without deep sourcing experience
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and energized by figuring things out
• Has a high interest in technology and is drawn to physical operations
• Has shown the ability to influence others even without formal authority
• Seeks feedback actively and applies it
• Has the ability to balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests without losing momentum
• Has experience in a hyper-growth or fast-moving environment