Indirect Buyer
Job Summary
Job Description
Forescout seeks an Indirect Buyer to manage G&A purchases, vendor onboarding, and supplier relationships. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, negotiating favorable terms, developing procurement strategies, working with legal on contracts, ensuring compliance, managing reports, and resolving procurement issues. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in procurement, particularly with indirect goods and services in a high-tech environment. Strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and analytical skills are essential. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and requires proficiency in MS Excel and Word, along with experience in procurement software.
Must have:
- 2+ years procurement experience (indirect goods/services)
- Strong negotiation & contract interpretation skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel & Word; procurement software experience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Manage vendor onboarding and supplier relationships
4 skills required
Job Details
What We Do
Managing Cyber Risk Together – As the world becomes increasingly connected, the demand for cybersecurity solutions has never increaser. Forescout stands at the forefront of this critical need, delivering automated cybersecurity that ensures continuous alignment between our customers’ security frameworks and their evolving digital environments. Our platform protects all asset types, including IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT, helping organizations navigate and secure the complexities of the modern connected world.
Join us in securing the world. We seek resourceful, driven individuals to collaborate as one team, delivering exceptional customer experiences. We’re passionate about tackling the toughest security challenges and staying ahead with innovative solutions. Here, every idea is valued, and visionaries are welcomed. Bring your unique perspective and help shape the future of cybersecurity with us.
What You Will Do
We are seeking the immediate hire of an Indirect Buyer with a focus on G&A purchases. In this role, you will be a critical member of our indirect procurement team, reporting directly to the Manager, Global Procurement.
Responsibilities
- Process requisitions to purchase orders for the HR, Legal and Finance (collectively G&A) teams.
- Manage vendor onboarding for assigned commodity areas.
- Collaborate with the Global Procurement Manager to source and qualify suppliers by conducting market research, evaluating capabilities, and negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services, particularly the G&A functions.
- Work closely with Legal to finalize contracts, including handling redlining processes for your assigned categories.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures throughout the department and organization.
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders through clear communication and efficient project execution.
- Prepare and manage monthly reports for your areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate supplier invoicing.
- Resolve procurement-related issues and manage supplier relationships within your areas of focus.
- Ensure timely completion of contracts and renewals.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and address any supplier-related conflicts or issues.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve procurement savings targets.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives and projects.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance procurement processes and strategies.
- Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures.
What You Will Bring To Forescout
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- 2+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, particularly with indirect goods and services, preferably in a high-tech environment.
- Strong knowledge of preparing for and leading supplier pricing and terms negotiations.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting supplier agreements, SOWs, and related documents.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word; experience with procurement tracking software is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility and adaptability.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement best practices, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven analytical skills and the ability to leverage data in decision-making processes
Travel
- Minimal travel may be required for this position
Hours/Shift
- This role requires the individual to work a normal shift through 2 PM Central Time (EMEA shift in India) to support relevant internal stakeholders and suppliers.
What Forescout Offers You
Our visionary leadership team fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We champion a diverse and inclusive culture that cultivates collaboration and innovation, where our team can make a global impact on security while working with industry-leading technology. We take pride in offering a competitive total compensation package. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!
More About Forescout
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organisations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale.
The Forescout Platform delivers comprehensive capabilities for network security, risk and exposure management, and threat detection and response. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration via ecosystem partners, it enables customers to more effectively manage cyber risk and mitigate threats. Learn more at www.Forescout.com
Our Mission
To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.
Our Vision
A world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant.
Our Cultural Values
- Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
- Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
- Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
- Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
- One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI Statement
At Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
#LI-VS1
Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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