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This job is available in 7 locations Category Finance & Accounting REQ5010 JOB DESCRIPTION There is only one Data Cloud. Snowflakes founders started from scratch and designed a data platform built for the cloud that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. But it didnt stop there. They engineered Snowflake to power the Data Cloud, where thousands of organizations unlock the value of their data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. This is our vision: a world with endless insights to tackle the challenges and opportunities of today and reveal the possibilities of tomorrow.
****EXPECTATIONS:****
* Serve as a Procurement partner and liaison to the business supporting all designated functions, Procurement projects, and vendor onboarding / management.
* Demonstrate an ability to build effective, strategic relationships with the business, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
* Collaborate with Snowflakes Legal and Security departments to ensure compliance with requirements and standard contract terms.
* Measure, manage and improve supplier performance against negotiated SLA s and quality metrics.
* Prioritize and lead multiple projects at the same time, working effectively with people at all skill & organizational levels, internally and externally
* Develop and evaluate Master Service Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, and Statements of Work.
* Monitor and manage all new requisitions coming through our Procure-to-Pay platform.
* For each new request / engagement with Procurement team: assist business with next-steps and guidance on all action required from their end throughout the engagement; while managing expectations on turn-around time.
* Continue to monitor Supplier Onboarding & Supplier Management processes, for U.S. and abroad, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.
****REQUIREMENTS:****
* Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Indirect-Procurement, with a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay and the PR/PO lifecycle.
* Global experience in **Indirect** Procurement and supplier onboarding.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.
* Strong understanding of legal concepts as related to vendor agreement contracts.
* Excellent relationship management skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, and internal business customers, and senior management.
* Strong understanding of accounting/finance practices.
* Ability to find opportunities to optimize cost, improve service and other efficiency opportunities.
* Ability to summarize complex business issues and evaluate opportunities for improved functionality, cost savings, and SLAs.
* Ability to lead RFP processes and lead vendor negotiations through completion
* Proven ability to drive positive change and build strong stakeholder relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams.
* Demonstrate a solid understanding of how contracts are structured.
* Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility within groups not accustomed to working with procurement.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Process and customer service driven with a self-starter mentality.
* Experience as an internal-team-liaison overseeing TPRM (Third Party Risk Management) / Security review / Legal Review for new supplier onboarding
* Experience working with multiple international geo-entities across AMS, EMEA, & APAC
* Working system experience with P2P platform(s) (such as Workday, Coupa, Zip, etc.)
* Experience implementing P2P platforms a plus
* Multi-Lingual is a plus
* Working experience doing business with entities in Japan a plus
****CORE COMPETENCIES:****
* Analytical
* Contract Management
* Creative & Strategic
* Technology passionate
* Competitiveness
* Data & Results Driven
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado:
* The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado, is $101,200-130,000
* Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflakes bonus and equity plan
Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Snowflake is growing fast, and were scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.