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<div class="content-intro"><p>Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.</p></div><h3><strong>What is The Role</strong></h3> <p><span data-offset-key="g6t9-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Analyst, Strategic Sourcing is an </span></span><span data-offset-key="g6t9-0-1"><span data-text="true">individual contributor</span></span><span data-offset-key="g6t9-0-2"><span data-text="true"> role and will report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing in India. The Analyst will work closely with the Global Sourcing and Procurement teams in India and North America. You will be </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r16:" class="chakra-text css-8zk7oi"><span data-offset-key="g6t9-1-0"><span data-text="true">responsible for</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="g6t9-2-0"><span data-text="true"> leading procurement data analytics, reporting and system administration for various procurement tools.</span></span></p> <h3><strong>What You Will Be Doing</strong></h3> <ul> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="8jf00-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8jf00-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8jf00-0-0"><span data-text="true">Review Corporate Services and Marketing & Events contracts in close collaboration with Legal, Cross-functional Team and Sourcing leads, ensuring agreements align with business needs and risk frameworks. You’ll partner with in-house counsel to navigate complex terms and secure appropriate approvals.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="i760-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="i760-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i760-0-0"><span data-text="true">Create RFP/RFI, Vendor negotiations across a range of Non Technology services.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="5hetk-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5hetk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5hetk-0-0"><span data-text="true">Manage <$100k deals and tail spend.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="esg8c-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="esg8c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="esg8c-0-0"><span data-text="true">Review, summarize, and </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r18:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="esg8c-1-0"><span data-text="true">analyze</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="esg8c-2-0"><span data-text="true"> data and present findings in a concise and structured manner. Execute and distribute procurement spend reports according to predefined monthly or quarterly reporting schedules.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="c3v12-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c3v12-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c3v12-0-0"><span data-text="true">Create and communicate critical metrics reports on a regular basis based on a defined list of critical metrics (Cost Savings, Procurement Influence, Payment Terms etc.)</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="58ha9-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="58ha9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="58ha9-0-0"><span data-text="true">Support Sourcing Strategy and procurement optimization processes by providing data insights and recommendations. Perform procurement analytics to deliver useful insights to larger procurement team to enable significant business impact</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="6p82u-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6p82u-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6p82u-0-0"><span data-text="true">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sourcing, P2P etc.) to gather monthly and quarterly data for analysis.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="8egkc-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8egkc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8egkc-0-0"><span data-text="true">Bring analytical and conceptual skills linking issue resolution to process improvement.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="c8dlh-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c8dlh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c8dlh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Conduct training on analytical tools and dashboards, as needed.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="6osod-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6osod-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6osod-0-0"><span data-text="true">Build </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r1a:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="6osod-1-0"><span data-text="true">strong</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6osod-2-0"><span data-text="true"> relationships with business collaborators and cross-functional partners.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="d6jsm-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d6jsm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d6jsm-0-0"><span data-text="true">Update/maintain various procurement tools and system configurations, as needed.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="dc31-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dc31-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dc31-0-0"><span data-text="true">Collaborate with IT and various other departments to </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r1c:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="dc31-1-0"><span data-text="true">efficiently</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dc31-2-0"><span data-text="true"> manage the procurement systems, as needed.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="apm2u-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="apm2u-0-0"><span data-offset-key="apm2u-0-0"><span data-text="true">Lead implementation efforts for any new tools and/or features of existing tools, as needed.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="basuu-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="basuu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="basuu-0-0"><span data-text="true">Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or finance/accounting or equivalent.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="4bss9-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4bss9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4bss9-0-0"><span data-text="true">3 to 5 years work experience in Sourcing & Procurement, Contracts Review including finance data analysis.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="dk8fa-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dk8fa-0-0"><span id="popover-trigger-:r1e:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="dk8fa-0-0"><span data-text="true">Strong</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dk8fa-1-0"><span data-text="true"> ability to collect and interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="f6kgt-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f6kgt-0-0"><span id="popover-trigger-:r1g:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="f6kgt-0-0"><span data-text="true">Strong</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="f6kgt-1-0"><span data-text="true"> data analytics and report building skills.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="93ue1-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="93ue1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="93ue1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Prior experience in the latest tools will be considered an asset - Workday Procurement, Omnea, Coupa, NetSuite, Tableau, CLM, G Suite, et cetera.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="cjv2b-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cjv2b-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cjv2b-0-0"><span data-text="true">Willingness to learn new technologies in procurement data analytics.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="15fmb-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="15fmb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="15fmb-0-0"><span data-text="true">Project management (including change management) experience and skills.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="9rel2-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9rel2-0-0"><span id="popover-trigger-:r1i:" class="chakra-text css-bcri66"><span data-offset-key="9rel2-0-0"><span data-text="true">Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.</span></span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="b0d31-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b0d31-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b0d31-0-0"><span data-text="true">Possess high integrity combined with good judgement, with the ability to identify, recommend and select the best overall solution.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="aggts-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="aggts-0-0"><span id="popover-trigger-:r1k:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="aggts-0-0"><span data-text="true">Strong</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="aggts-1-0"><span data-text="true"> ability to develop and manage relationships with key business partners and suppliers.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="eg78m-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eg78m-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eg78m-0-0"><span data-text="true">Proactive, a </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r1m:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="eg78m-1-0"><span data-text="true">self-starter</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="eg78m-2-0"><span data-text="true"> with a positive, can-do attitude. Must be willing to work on one’s own </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r1o:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="eg78m-3-0"><span data-text="true">initiative</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="eg78m-4-0"><span data-text="true"> and must be focused on achieving goals.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="b8smd" data-offset-key="1prb3-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1prb3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1prb3-0-0"><span data-text="true">Work hours - EMEA shift (1pm to 10pm IST) aligning with North America time zones overlap including flexibility in work times to support all other global time zones when needed.</span></span></div> </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><strong>Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People</strong></h2> <p>As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.</p> <p>We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary</li> <li>Health coverage for you and your family in many locations</li> <li>Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles</li> <li>Generous number of vacation days each year</li> <li>Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service</li> <li>Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love</li> <li>Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave</li> </ul> <p>Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.</p> <p>We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. 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