Deputy Manager

About HighspotHighspot is a software product development company and a recognized global leader in the sales enablement category, leveraging cutting-edge AI and GenAI technologies at the core of its robust Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Highspot is revolutionizing how millions of individuals work worldwide. Through its AI-powered platform, Highspot drives enterprise transformation to empower sales teams through intelligent content management, training, contextual guidance, customer engagement, meeting intelligence, and actionable analytics. The Highspot platform delivers advanced features tailored to business needs, in a modern design that sales and marketing executives appreciate and is the #1 rated sales enablement platform on G2 Crowd.While headquartered in Seattle, Highspot has expanded its footprint across America, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, and now India, solidifying its presence in the Asia Pacific markets.About The RoleWe are looking for an India-based Enterprise Procurement Specialist for our Hyderabad office to support our internal business teams in the purchase of goods and services. Ensuring that our teams have the items they need to perform at their best is key to our success, and we're looking for someone who can partner with those teams to support them with existing or new vendors. This role will also represent the company in discussions with our vendors to ensure that we are maintaining those key partnerships effectively. You will play a key role in driving value and productivity for the Procurement team and our internal business partners.Responsibilities Support the Procurement team with assignment and statusing of our incoming requests from business stakeholders, create Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, upload and archive contracts into our contract management system and the SaaS software management system, and ensure data integrity is maintained in all systemsUnderstand usage, cost drivers, and ROI to serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams related to requested purchases.Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors by providing RFI and RFP support to Procurement Managers as needed.Create reports and populate systems of record for Procurement including systems for purchase orders, contract management, and spend tracking.Assist with new vendor onboarding processes.Assist in driving and identifying potential cost savings.Reconcile invoices with contractual terms to resolve inconsistencies.Required Qualifications1-3 years in an indirect spend procurement role (tech, professional services, marketing, etc)Familiarity with Coupa preferred but not required Self-starting, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial attitudeExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate and collaborate internally and externallyNegotiation experience and problem-solving skills Solid interpersonal and rapport building abilitiesStrong time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirementsOperational business understanding of procurement and supply chain, including purchase ordering, expense reporting, procurement / sourcing, provisioning and reclamation, renewals, and contract management#LI-NG1Equal Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.Did you read the requirements as a checklist and not tick every box? Don't rule yourself out If this role resonates with you, hit the 'apply' button.