Senior Procurement Analyst

Vanta

3d•Remote

About The Position

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. At Vanta, Procurement plays a key role in how we scale. As a Senior Procurement Analyst, you’ll help teams across the company make smart decisions about the tools and services they rely on. You’ll work closely with leaders and partners across the business to guide purchasing decisions, balancing speed, cost, and long-term value.This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution. You’ll help design better systems and processes, while also working within them to support a high volume of vendor engagements.

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.

Responsibilities

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

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!
Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney