Procurement Specialist

Arista Networks • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

As a team member of the Procurement team, you are the face to Arista's suppliers and internal stakeholders acting as a liaison and partner to both. You will be responsible for continued evaluation and evolution of procurement systems, processes, and suppliers.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree.
• 5 years’ experience in purchasing required, including experience working with automated purchasing systems.
• Significant process improvement experiences, including the ability to analyze, evaluate, refine and improve purchasing systems, taking them to the next level.
• Strategic thinking, influencing, project management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a group or solo on projects with little to no supervision.
• Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service orientation, team player with ability to establish collaborative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the entire procurement and asset management life cycle in a mid to large-sized company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal information customers and external vendors to research, request pricing, prepare and review bids/pricing, prepare purchase orders, track orders, mark orders as received, and respond to billing inquiries.
• Analyze, evaluate, refine and improve purchasing processes, including strategies and procedures that will result in cost savings, improved service levels and effective inventory management.
• Manage the scoping, acquisition and implementation of new automated purchasing and asset management systems.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships. Ensure continued relevance and value of vendors.
• Develop metrics to measure performance, efficiency and cost savings related to the procurement process.
• Monitor compliance with software licensing terms and agreements.
• Work with Finance on asset management methods and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees