Procurement Associate
Snapchat
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
We are looking for a Procurement Associate to join our Finance team! As a member of the Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Risk Management & Insurance team, you’ll play a key role in sourcing new vendors, contract negotiations, contract management, partnering with best-in-class suppliers, and building relationships that deliver value to Snap Inc. Working from our Santa Monica Headquarters, you will work alongside our internal global business stakeholders to develop relationships with suppliers that will help us scale and drive value for Snap by executing procurement activities in a timely manner and limiting risk for Snap.
What You’ll Do:
Work cross-functionally with internal business partners at Snap with a solid understanding of their strategies and priorities.
Support the Procurement/Strategic Sourcing team and cross-functional teams on special projects and general administrative tasks.
Support contract negotiations and renewals across Snap business teams.
Lead end-to-end RFx services that generate value, including performance of requirements and data gathering with business partners through to project closure
Evaluate vendor performance and maintain vendor relationships.
Conduct market research and analyze pricing trends.
Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports.
Work with our Legal team to initiate, edit, and finalize contracts (Statement of Work, NDA, etc.)
Help instill a procurement discipline across the company and be seen as a key finance partner.
Provide guidance to internal business partners on purchasing and contracts management policies and best practices for contracts, purchasing, and compliance processes.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Confirmed ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under short timelines and changing priorities with significant levels of ambiguity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and establish positive relationships.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Someone who emphasizes customer service and collaboration with internal partners.
Expertise in contracting, sourcing, negotiating, and supplier relationship management.
Experience working with external vendors/ parties
Good negotiating abilities.
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office and G-Suite products
Someone who makes and recommends data driven decisions
Minimum Qualifications:
2-3 years of applicable job experience in procurement or sourcing.
Vendor/Supplier management experience
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in finance, strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in finance, strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
Experience with Software and SaaS order forms and contracts.
Experience with Oracle ERP.
Experience with Ironclad contract management platform.
Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM).
Proficiency with AI tools.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
The base salary range for this position is $98,000-$146,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.