Global Procurement Analyst

We are an AI company operating at the cutting edge of the industry, growing quickly in a fast-moving environment. As we scale and prepare for a future IPO, we are building our Procurement function from the ground up. This is our first Procurement Analyst role in the company, so you will help define how we buy, not just execute it. Your passion for Procurement will help build and run our source-to-pay processes with strong internal controls, clear segregation of duties between procurement and payment, and audit-ready documentation. This is a global role: you will support stakeholders and suppliers across regions and work closely with the rest of the Procure to Pay (P2P) and Finance teams. Key Responsibilities Procurement operations • Manage the end-to-end purchasing operations across all spend categories (software, cloud, professional services, hardware, facilities, and more), from requisition intake and PO issuance in Zip / Coupa. • Review purchase requests for completeness, budget and policy compliance before approval. • Issue and track purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers on delivery, pricing, and service levels. • Support RFQ/RFP processes: gather requirements, solicit/compare bids, and document selection rationale. Support negotiations and renewals in partnership with Legal and business owners. • Support requesters across time zones and regions, handling multi-currency and cross-border purchasing needs. Controls and audit readiness • Help design and implement procurement policies, approval matrices (delegation of authority), and procedures aligned with IPO and audit requirements. • Enforce segregation of duties between procurement (requisition, sourcing, PO creation, vendor selection) and payment (invoice processing, payment execution), in coordination with Accounts Payable and Finance. • Maintain complete, organized documentation for every purchase (quotes, approvals, contracts, POs) so it is available for internal and external audits. • Monitor and report on policy exceptions, such as off-contract spend, retroactive POs, and split purchases, and escalate as needed. • Support internal and external audit requests and help remediate findings. Vendor management • Maintain accurate vendor master data and a centralized vendor and contract repository. • Run supplier onboarding, including due diligence, documentation, tax compliance validation, and conflict-of-interest checks for domestic and international suppliers. • Track supplier performance and support periodic vendor reviews using AI and other tools. Analysis and reporting • Use AI to analyze spend data across categories and regions to identify savings opportunities, consolidation potential, and compliance gaps. • Build regular reports and KPIs, such as spend under management, PO compliance, cycle times, and savings. • Support budget tracking with Finance and flag potential overruns. Process improvement • Contribute to the implementation and optimization of procurement tools and workflows, particularly Coupa and Zip. • Document processes and create guidance and training for internal requesters. • Propose and drive improvements that balance speed with control in a high-growth environment. Requirements Experience and knowledge • 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or a related P2P function. • Hands-on experience with Coupa and Zip or other modern procurement and AP tools. • Familiarity with corporate procurement policies, guidelines, and internal controls. • Understanding of P2P cycle and basic concepts of segregation of duties and approval workflows. • Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), as you will primarily support global teams and suppliers. Core competencies (non-negotiable) • Interpersonal skills: