Procurement and Contract Analyst

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Costa Rica
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • HR Tech
The Role
As a Sourcing Analyst, you will manage low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects, oversee contract negotiations, conduct risk assessments, and ensure efficient procurement processes while adhering to company strategies and SLAs.
Summary Generated by Built In

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun!
Información sobre el equipo
Trabajar en una empresa donde las personas creen de verdad en lo que hacen es entretenido. En Workday, nos comprometemos a transmitir nuestra pasión por el negocio de las aplicaciones empresariales y a centrarnos en el cliente. Trabajamos duro y nos tomamos en serio lo que hacemos. Pero también nos gusta pasarlo bien. De hecho, dirigimos nuestra empresa con ese principio en mente cada día: uno de nuestros valores fundamentales es la diversión.

About the Role

Workday is looking for a highly motivated and efficient Sourcing Analyst to play a key role in our Source-to-Pay process. In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for managing a high volume of low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. You will leverage your expertise in contract review, negotiation, and risk assessment to drive savings and mitigate potential risks while adhering to established processes and category strategies.  If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a strong understanding of procurement and sourcing principles, we encourage you to apply!
 

Responsibilities:

  • Execute sourcing projects in alignment with category-level strategies and established processes for low to medium dollar sourcing projects

  • Manage a high volume of sourcing requests, primarily low-to-medium dollar value, often with standardized procedures

  • Support the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions

  • Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, service level agreements, and other key commercial and legal terms to maximize savings and achieve defined goals

  • Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential supplier-related risks

  • Execute low-complexity RFQs and quick bids to identify the best-value suppliers

  • Prioritize the utilization of preferred and existing suppliers whenever possible

  • Meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for project completion and efficiency

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in procurement systems

Critical Skills:

  • Sourcing and Procurement - ability to identify, evaluate, and acquire goods or services from external sources in a cost-effective and efficient manner

  • Contract Management - ability to efficiently manage contractual agreements with suppliers to maximize performance and minimize risk, involving understanding the terms and conditions of contracts, legal implications, risk management techniques, and managing contract creation, execution, and analysis 

  • Negotiation - ability to analyze and evaluate different options to facilitate agreements and close deals with suppliers to reach an optimal outcome

  • Program Management - ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment through the effective management of stakeholders, interdependencies, and risks

  • Relationship Building - ability to establish and nurture strong connections with stakeholders by understanding interpersonal dynamics, effective communication strategies, empathy, and the ability to manage conflicts or disagreements

  • Supplier Relationship Management - ability to develop and manage partnerships with vendors that supply goods, materials, and services, while understanding procurement strategies, supplier performance monitoring, and risk management

  • Sourcing Strategies - the implementation of methods to manage procurement processes effectively, involves understanding the supply market, assessing total cost of ownership, risk management, and negotiation tactics

  • Results-Oriented - ability to focus on the desired outcome of a project or task, while setting clear goals and prioritizing tasks to achieve the desired outcome

  • Analytical Thinking - breaking down complex information or identifying trends and insights for better understanding, decision making, and problem-solving

Información sobre la función

 

Workday busca un especialista en abastecimiento urgente altamente motivado y eficiente para desempeñar una función clave en nuestro proceso desde el abastecimiento hasta el pago. En esta función de ritmo rápido, será responsable de gestionar un gran volumen de proyectos de abastecimiento de costo bajo a medio, y garantizar la compra oportuna y rentable de bienes y servicios. Deberá aprovechar su experiencia en revisión de contratos, negociación y evaluación de riesgos para generar ahorros y mitigar posibles riesgos, siempre cumpliendo con los procesos establecidos y las estrategias de la categoría.  Si se adapta a un entorno dinámico y conoce bien los principios de compras y abastecimiento, lo invitamos a postularse.

 

Responsabilidades:

  • Ejecutar proyectos de abastecimiento en consonancia con las estrategias a nivel de categoría y los procesos establecidos para proyectos de abastecimiento de costo bajo a medio.

  • Gestionar un gran volumen de solicitudes de abastecimiento, principalmente de un valor monetario entre bajo y medio, a menudo con procedimientos estandarizados.

  • Brindar soporte en la elaboración, revisión y negociación de contratos, y garantizar términos y condiciones favorables.

  • Negociar con los proveedores el precio, los acuerdos de nivel de servicio y otras condiciones comerciales y jurídicas clave para maximizar el ahorro y alcanzar las metas definidas.

  • Realizar evaluaciones de riesgos para identificar y mitigar los posibles riesgos relacionados con los proveedores.

  • Ejecutar solicitudes de cotización y ofertas rápidas de baja complejidad para identificar a los proveedores más rentables.

  • Dar prioridad a la utilización de proveedores preferentes y existentes siempre que sea posible.

  •   Cumplir o superar los objetivos de los acuerdos de nivel de servicio y los indicadores clave de rendimiento en cuanto a plazos y eficiencia en la ejecución de proyectos.

  • Mantener la información precisa y actualizada en los sistemas de compras.

 

Habilidades esenciales:

  • Conocimiento de contratos: sólido conocimiento de los términos y condiciones de los contratos, así como de sus implicaciones legales.

  • Negociación: destreza comprobada para negociar eficazmente con los proveedores y lograr resultados óptimos.

  • Gestión de programas: destreza para gestionar varios proyectos de manera simultánea, priorizar tareas y cumplir con los plazos en un entorno de ritmo rápido.

  • Gestión de riesgos: capacidad para identificar, evaluar y mitigar posibles riesgos relacionados con los proveedores y los contratos.

  • Gestión del negocio y las partes interesadas: excelentes habilidades de comunicación e interpersonales para colaborar eficazmente con las partes interesadas internas y entablar relaciones sólidas con los proveedores. 

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

  • 3+ years of general business experience

  • 3+ years in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a high-volume environment 
     

Other Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of contract terms, conditions, and legal implications

  • Proven ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with suppliers and contracts

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and build strong relationships with suppliers

  • Proficiency in procurement processes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills 

Qué esperamos de usted

Cualificaciones básicas

  • Título universitario en Gestión de la Cadena de Suministro, Administración de Empresas o campo relacionado.

  • 3 años o más de experiencia comercial general.

  • 3 años o más en adquisiciones o abastecimiento, preferiblemente en un entorno de alto volumen. 

Otras cualificaciones

  • Sólido conocimiento de los términos y condiciones de los contratos, así como de sus implicaciones legales.

  • Destreza comprobada para negociar eficazmente con los proveedores y lograr resultados óptimos.

  • Capacidad para gestionar varios proyectos de manera simultánea, priorizar tareas y cumplir con los plazos en un entorno de ritmo rápido.

  • Capacidad para identificar, evaluar y mitigar posibles riesgos relacionados con los proveedores y los contratos.

  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación e interpersonales para colaborar eficazmente con las partes interesadas internas y entablar relaciones sólidas con los proveedores.

  • Dominio de los procesos de compras.

  • Excelentes habilidades analíticas y de resolución de problemas

  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en inglés. 

Workday se enorgullece de ser un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades. 

Además, Workday tendrá en cuenta para el empleo a solicitantes cualificados con antecedentes penales, según las ordenanzas locales aplicables. 

Para consultar la Política de Transparencia Salarial de Workday y el aviso “La igualdad de oportunidades de empleo es ley”, haga clic en los enlaces correspondientes. Workday se compromete a realizar las adaptaciones razonables adecuadas para personas y veteranos cualificados con discapacidades durante el proceso de solicitud. Si necesita asistencia o una adaptación debido a una discapacidad, comuníquese con nosotros: [email protected].

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

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The Company
HQ: Pleasanton, CA
14,894 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

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