The posting
We are a world-class Finance team driving efficient growth for the leader in Zero Trust cybersecurity. The Finance Team provides business partnerships to our key stakeholders, builds scalable infrastructure, and ensures optimization of our financial model.
As a business, we are approaching a major milestone in growth. To help us achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for smart individuals who share our values, consistently deliver high-quality work, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and the company.
Are you the type of person who enjoys providing and delivering exceptional service to a growing organization? Our G&A team is rapidly scaling the operational, financial, and legal processes and systems to keep our business running in top form. We are searching for professionals who have a passion to help others and the ability to think outside of the box. If you like challenges and want to be part of an exciting cutting-edge company, come join us!
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with a substantial ability to move the needle on the growth trajectory of the company. In this position, you will heavily interface with business owners as part of the US-based procurement team. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting end-to-end procurement operations, ensuring effective purchasing, vendor management, and contract review to optimize cost and process efficiency across Illumio’s global business. This is a highly collaborative and transactional role focused on day-to-day procurement activities, working closely with US-based procurement leadership and internal stakeholders.
1. Remote-First Flexibility
- Work fully remote, with flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance and personal commitments.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled, U.S.-based team in a digital, modern environment.
2. Growth and Development Opportunities
- Join a world-class, rapidly growing cybersecurity company at the forefront of Zero Trust innovation.
- Gain exposure to best-in-class procurement practices, technologies (Coupa, ServiceNow), and cross-functional business processes.
- Work directly with experienced leaders (Director of Procurement, VP Corporate Controller) who value mentorship and professional growth.
3. High-Impact Role with Visibility
- Contribute directly to company-wide cost optimization and efficiency projects, with visibility to executive leadership.
- Be a key partner in operational transformation as Illumio scales and expands globally.
4. Collaborative, Supportive Team Culture
- Be part of a close-knit, supportive procurement team that values teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement.
- Work in a company culture that prizes diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
5. Cutting-Edge, Mission-Driven Company
- Contribute to the mission of preventing high-profile cyber breaches and making a meaningful impact on organizations’ security worldwide.
- Join an organization recognized and trusted by global industry leaders (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle NetSuite, Morgan Stanley).
6. Learning & Exposure
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of procurement categories and processes, supporting various business functions (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Facilities, etc.).
- Exposure to the latest procurement technology and tools, with opportunities to influence process improvements and scalability.
7. Positive Work Environment
- Experience a culture of recognition, where individual contributions are valued and drive collective success.
- Participate in employee engagement activities and wellness initiatives through KMC.
- Procurement Operations: Support end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities for goods and services, including order placement, supplier onboarding, and documentation management.
- Vendor & Contract Analysis: Evaluate, identify, and compare pricing, quantities, and terms between vendors. Review and vet commercial contract terms for both new and existing vendors, including comparison of previous contracts to new vendor agreements.
- Data Management & Reporting: Analyze spend data and procurement metrics using advanced Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, Lookups). Provide actionable insights to drive cost savings, improve compliance, and support business decision-making.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal business owners, Procurement Manager/Director, and cross-functional partners to ensure procurement requirements are met, policies followed, and procurement best practices deployed.
- Vendor Negotiation: Conduct transactional negotiations with vendors to secure optimal pricing and terms, escalating complex negotiations as needed.
- System & Process Support: Utilize modern procurement tools (e.g., Coupa or Ariba preferred) to process requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier records. Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance spend visibility.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or a related function
- Experience working with US-based vendors and suppliers
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to evaluate and compare vendor pricing and contractual terms
- Experience using procurement tools/systems (Coupa preferred; Ariba or similar acceptable)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
- Collaborative team player with a customer service mindset
- Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
