Senior Business Systems Analyst - Digital Procurement Transformation & Operations

About the role:

Samsara Inc. is expanding its Business Systems team and is seeking a Business Systems Analyst specialized in Procurement Systems. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Systems, this role requires strong business & technical acumen, excellent execution skills, and exceptional influencing and communication abilities.

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will act as a product manager, taking full ownership of procurement systems from conception through implementation and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include defining the vision and strategy for procurement systems, managing the product life cycle, and ensuring that the system capabilities meet business needs and drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

This role is open to candidates residing in Canada and the US except the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate and enhance Samsara's direct and indirect procurement capabilities, ensuring efficiency and alignment with industry best practices.
• Supervise the optimization of procurement processes, including supplier management, purchase order processing, and invoice management.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Optimization, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Legal.
• Conduct in-depth business and systems investigation to provide strategic, long-term solutions focused on exceptional user experience.
• Apply procurement best practices to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to gather, document, and evaluate business requirements, identifying unspoken or conflicting needs and driving meaningful change.
• Prepare and review documentation for current processes, pain points, and assumptions, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Work with vendors to assess and identify best-in-class tools that meet business needs and align with strategic goals.
• Maintain critical business systems, coordinate system upgrades, respond to issues and incidents, and provide day-to-day administration.
• Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as the company scales globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Subject Matter Expert, focusing on procurement processes and systems.
• Strong understanding of direct and indirect procurement processes, best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Extensive experience with procurement processes in outsourced manufacturing (JDM) models.
• Experience with indirect sourcing strategies, market and industry analysis, and various indirect sourcing categories
• Proven ability to understand and optimize procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• Track record in supervising and implementing procurement system solutions, including ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and/or e-procurement platforms (Ariba, Zip, Coupa, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in a product management role, supervising the end-to-end process of procurement system development and continuous enhancement
• Experience in supplier evaluations and quality assessments to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Strong reasoning skills, with experience in data analysis, reporting tools, and process modeling.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with keen attention to detail.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience with advanced procurement technologies, such as automated procurement workflows, supplier relationship management (SRM) tools, procurement choice, supplier quality checks, and buy/sell models.
• Experience in establishing and administering QMS for the P2P cycle, including thorough checks on incoming goods and addressing quality complaints and returns.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in procurement, including e-sourcing, e-invoicing, and e-contracting.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics and machine learning tools for predictive procurement analysis.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (APICS, CPSM, CIPS).

Last updated on Aug 23, 2024