Senior Purchasing Analyst

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

• The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for managing the full scope of Procure-to-Pay(P2P) activities, as well as overseeing the Vendor and Supplier Lifecycle Performance in Ariba,including enablement, reporting, and supporting additional projects.
• This role involves handling the end-to-end P2P process, ensuring all reviews and process flows are followed appropriately. 
• You will be responsible for reviewing, onboarding, and maintaining vendor records, generating reports, and providing regular updates on status and changes to business teams.
• The Senior Procurement Analyst must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Key skills for this role include making sound logical decisions, representing the Procure to Pay team in meetings, and interacting effectively with other departments.
• Additionally, the role requires strong negotiation skills, both internally and externally, as well as the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
• On a daily basis, you will interface with vendors and internal requesters, as well as work closely with Ariba and SAP systems.
• Your primary focus will be ensuring that PR to PO process.
• Vendors are properly supported and enabled into the Ariba Network to receive purchase orders and convert them into invoices.
• This will involve performing detailed analysis across various systems,including Ariba
• Buying and Invoicing, Ariba Buyer Network, and PAN SAP, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.

Your Impact

• In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PTP) processes and Vendor Management
• Foster strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders by listening, collaborating, and educating on how PTP values and strategies can optimize business performance
• Review and approve new vendor requests, ensuring no duplicate entries exist in the system
• Update and manage vendor information, including name, address, and bank details
• Oversee all aspects of the Indirect PTP function, including supplier risk, onboarding, data management, procurement, and compliance
• Work closely with Strategic Sourcing to align policies, practices, tools, and strategies with team goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate favourable purchasing terms, commercial agreements, and payment requirements
• Effectively communicate PTP values and responsibilities, providing ongoing education to stakeholders on how to engage Procurement effectively
• Evaluate supplier risk and manage supplier onboarding and ongoing data updates
• Provide training to vendors and requesters on Vendor Onboarding and the PR-to-PO process
• Conduct regular quality audits of daily activities to ensure highest level of quality standards. Align with the KPI’s defined for the productivity and quality
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new systems or process changes
• Support Global Process Owners (GPOs) with process improvement, simplification and automation initiatives, SAP Ariba implementation
• Responsible for publishing and managing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as defined

Your Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; Master's preferred
• 6-8 years of experience in procurement operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of Procure to Pay lifecycle and Ariba modules (Buying and Invoicing, Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Guided Buying)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customer service orientation
• Experience in supplier enablement strategy and execution (Ariba Network)
• Analytical skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• SAP experience and familiarity with G-Suite products, BI/Tableau for reporting (preferred)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification (preferred)

The Team

Palo Alto Networks’ procurement Team is a dynamic, high-energy, and cohesive team that
collaborates with the business teams throughout Palo Alto Networks to deliver exceptional goods
and services. We are responsible for acquiring the goods and services that support our business’
strategic initiatives, but aren’t part of the products we sell. If you are self-driven, inquisitive,
collaborative, and ready to deliver impactful results, this team is right for you.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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