Gbs Buyer 1, Procurement

CrowdStrike CrowdStrike · Enterprise · Pune, India

This role is for a Buyer in Procurement at CrowdStrike, responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions while maintaining compliance with company policies. The role involves executing the complete procurement process, identifying and evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, managing vendor relationships, processing purchase requisitions, assisting with invoice reconciliation, supporting contract reviews, monitoring budgets, and generating reports.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute the complete procurement process from requisition to purchase order creation and management
  2. Identify and evaluate vendors, analyze quotes from a TCO perspective, and validate pricing to ensure best value
  3. Negotiate favorable terms and conditions to secure optimal pricing aligned with company policies
  4. Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
  5. Maintain accurate vendor records and procurement documentation in company systems

Skills

Required

  • 3-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
  • Demonstrated experience with full requisition-to-payment processes
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to secure favorable terms
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external partners
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with vendor management and relationship building
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with hotel or venue sourcing platforms (e.g., Cvent)
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • Understanding of contract management and risk mitigation
  • Experience working in a global corporate environment
  • Knowledge of travel and expense management systems
  • Background in stakeholder management across organizational levels