At Airtable we are passionate about how our product democratizes software creation and empowers anyone to “create anything” Just like Lego blocks, what our customers can build with Airtable is virtually limitless.Airtable is seeking a high-energy, bright individual with a minimum of 2 years experience in procurement operations to join the Controllership team to build out the procure to pay function.An ideal candidate will be someone who has the ability to work with all levels of the business to provide exemplary customer service and guidance on the contract-to-procurement process in order to deliver a seamless buying experience to our user community.
The position requires an independent thinker with indirect buying/sourcing experience and the ability to provide proactive communication and status throughout the end-to-end transaction.
They may also help with the development of potential cost models/efficiencies, transaction analytics, and other ad hoc analysis.
If you have the experience and motivation to oversee this business-critical process and the desire to grow quickly within the Airtable organization, we need to talk!What you’ll do Drive continuous improvement within the efforts of this function, leveraging best practices and proactive guidance throughout each step with the contract-to-procurement process to deliver the best user experience to the business.Process, track and review purchase orders.
Support resolution of purchase order issues associated with invoices.
Review and triage purchase requests to ensure the purchase is handled through the optimal channel or team to optimize total cost, comply with policies, and ensure speed and efficiency.Collaborate with the Controllership team, stakeholders, and vendors to resolve invoice issues.Collaborate with Finance and Legal teams to support contracts and agreements.As a key member of the Vendor Management Team, act as the procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, category management, and supplier management.Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal business partners to share best practices and understand and challenge business decisions.Assist with supplier onboarding aspects of ERP system implementation.Develop contract metrics and related reporting for Leadership.
Who you are 2-3+ years of experience in Procurement, or a related field, with proven results for building and leading highly effective processes.Strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay process and downstream operations.Ability to prioritize activities and excellent time management / organizational skills.Proficient with Workday Financial.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Possess a thorough understanding of the finance function (e.g.
accounting, financial planning, procure-to-pay, sourcing strategies, supplier analytics, etc.).
What you will bring Ability to adhere to the highest ethical standards and unwavering integrity.Stand out leadership and effective team and individual management practices.Strong system and data flow knowledge.
Ability to learn and adapt to new flows and software technologies.Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through.Strong communication skills
– including ability to listen to the needs of others and comprehend complex matters, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present effectively in both oral and written presentations to all levels in the organization.Team-oriented approach – can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations.High level of energy and a desire to thrive in a growing, complex, fast-paced organization; ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
Strong work ethic, including the ability to work independently, but also knows how to have fun while doing it!
What We Offer We have your medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered (and your dependents covered at 65%)Complimentary One Medical membership for individuals and dependentsHigh deductible health plan with health spend account contribution$250 monthly wellness stipend during COVIDMental health supportFamily planning support (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy)Flexible and generous time off and sick time benefits16 weeks of parental leaveLearning & Development: we offer a $2,000 per year stipend for your personal career development