Procurement Analyst II

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

We are looking for a customer-focused, detail-oriented Procurement Analyst II to join our Procure to Pay team.  

In this role, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day order management and support for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. By partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will shape the P2P experience at Samara. As a member of the Procurement team, you will have the opportunity to help drive new initiatives and support our rapidly growing global organization.

Above all else, you are focused on delivering a simple procure-to-pay experience that is focused on obsessing over our Customers; building for the long term; and adopting a growth mindset.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Mexico.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

 

In this role, you will facilitate: 

• Order Management

• Manage purchase requests and complete supplier setups in our ERP.

• Create Purchase Orders in Netsuite

• Amend Purchase Orders as instructed by management

• Partner with Accounts Payable to streamline the Procure to Pay process

• Drive the continued adoption of our procurement solutions and processes

• Assist Accounting, where instructed to perform accruals due diligence for the monthly close process

• Policy Compliance

• Support our procurement compliance processes; purchase requests; purchase approvals; and orders, to ensure audit compliance; high data quality especially around general ledger coding; and all matters impacting accruals

• Assist in financial control testing when needed

• Outreach

• Develop deep knowledge of business needs and recommend continuous improvement around procurement processes and systems

• Challenge our suppliers, employees, and profession to enable a simple Procure to Pay process

• Partner with Security, Business Technology, and Legal teams to facilitate new supplier screenings

• Work with our Supplier Community to drive automation and improve supplier performance

• Manage and maintain the relationship between the internal customers and vendors while focusing on growing positive relationships with our suppliers

• Reporting and Analytics

• Build and maintain the Procure to Pay dashboard and metrics

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent internal relationship-building skills – your ability to partner with other parts of the organization will be critical to your success
• Strong customer service skills
• Familiarity with the budgeting and financial close processes
• Technical knowledge of financial and procurement systems such as Netsuite, Oracle iProcurement; ZipHQ, or Coupa
• BA/BS degree or related work experience
• Fluent in English

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience working at a publicly traded company is preferred

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations 

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