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Senior Procurement Analyst

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2018H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

43 days ago

Salary

$113K - $133K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Procurement Analyst

Vanta

• Partner with internal teams to understand their needs, guide purchasing decisions, lead negotiations, and help them make informed choices • Lead vendor engagements from early conversations through signed contracts • Use data and past deals to drive fair pricing while building strong, long-term vendor relationships • Build and improve simple, scalable processes that help teams move quickly and make good decisions • Own and improve the end-to-end procure-to-pay process so it runs smoothly at scale • Keep vendor relationships organized, including contracts, renewals, and performance tracking • Support spend across key areas including software, marketing, real estate, and professional services • Work with the Head of Procurement to shape how Procurement works at Vanta • Adapt as the business grows by evolving processes to meet current needs while planning for what’s ahead

Job Requirements

  • 4 – 7 years of experience in procurement or procurement operations, ideally at a software or B2B technology company
  • Strong experience negotiating vendor contracts, including both commercial terms and legal considerations
  • Experience with tools like Zip, Ramp, and Navan, or similar procurement and expense management platforms
  • Solid understanding of third-party risk, vendor lifecycle management, and procure-to-pay processes
  • Experience building and improving processes in fast-growing companies
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and solving complex, sometimes ambiguous problems
  • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

Benefits

  • Industry-competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
  • Family planning benefits
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

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