Procurement Specialist

About Us
At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers trillions of requests per month. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare have all web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer and named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list.
We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!
About the Role
Cloudflare's Corporate Procurement Specialist is responsible for administering our procurement policies and processes, as well as purchasing vital goods and services at optimal pricing. We are seeking an experienced professional to handle the tactical execution of the end-to-end procurement process and conduct supplier management activities. This role will serve as the internal point of contact for key business functions.
An effective Procurement Specialist develops efficient procurement solutions and supports senior management in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, particularly Coupa.
What You'll Do

• Facilitate the creation of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders within Coupa.
• Maintains vendor relations by resolving problems with orders.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead procurement administration efforts, with a strong focus on Coupa.
• Partner with Legal and Security teams during new vendor onboarding to ensure business requirements are met from the outset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a Procurement function.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement efficient procurement solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to articulate contractual, technical, financial and value points. Self-directed and self-motivated; excellent communicator and ability to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Coupa software.