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MicroStrategy, A Dynamic Place to Work

At MicroStrategy, we are passionate about creating powerful, disruptive technologies that transform how companies do business. Innovative products and ultimately our success are rooted in one driving force—our people. Our casual and flexible environment encourages creativity and collaboration, so you’ll have the opportunity to initiate and contribute to challenging projects, while pursuing your interests and developing, both professionally and personally. Bring us your passion, curiosity fresh ideas and be a part of technology innovation at its best.

Job Description:

The Role: As part of Corporate Procurement group in the Finance department, the Senior Procurement Analyst will support sourcing, purchase order processing, and operational activities for a variety of departments across the company. Candidate will drive strategic and tactical analyses related to the Procure to Pay function as well a cost savings initiatives across the company.

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

· Support the MicroStrategy effort to implement a centralized procurement model.

· Effective and efficient processing of purchasing & tactical buying transactions

· Interface with Sales, Marketing, Finance and other departments to understand business requirements and challenges; including priorities, must win battles and key value drivers.

· Lead or support the development, coordination, processing, and analysis of RFPs; screen and qualify vendors, lead or support (as needed) the development of proposals through its various phases.

· Work closely with internal business partners to ensure that services provided meet or exceed expectations; track transactional performance (quality, timeliness etc.) and collect from stakeholders

· Support negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, deliveries, specifications and returns to achieve strategic and tactical value. Addresses all conflicts and or questions raised by either the requestor or the supplier.

· Assist with the management of third party contractual relationships including vendor and service provider agreement requirements.

· Support the analysis of spend as well as department reporting (e.g., process and supplier performance, analytics, periodic and adhoc reporting)

· Introduce innovation across the Procure to Pay end-to-end process to reduce cycle times and costs; leverage tools to drive automation and create a leaner organization

· Works closely with the Accounts Payable department to resolve invoice to purchase order discrepancies and to ascertain compliance with all conditions of purchase prior to payment.

· Continuous improvement of processes, controls and systems

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree required

· Candidate must possess 4+ years’ purchasing operations, buying center or similar experience

· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong negotiation and supplier/vendor relationship management skills

· Ability to work with a wide range of individuals from CXOs to support staff.

· Uncompromising business ethics

· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work independently and manage tasks to timely completion

· Strong procure to pay, contracting, process transformation experience

· Detail and process oriented with a bias towards information qualit

· Special Knowledge. First hand working knowledge of PO Processing, contract management technology, and processes is required.

MicroStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

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