Senior Procurement & Contracts Analyst
Core
Own the operational backbone of Appian's technology vendor ecosystem, ensuring procurement velocity, contract governance, and cross-functional alignment for enterprise-scale AI-Powered Process Automation growth.
Role type
Senior Procurement & Contracts Analyst (IC)
Builds
Technology vendor sourcing, Purchase Orders (POs), and Vendor Contract Management (VCM) workflows
Domain
Enterprise Software / Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, P2P operations, contract governance, vendor management, data integrity, financial mechanics, cross-functional triage, SLA management, executive reporting
Preferred skills
Technology contract experience (SaaS, software licensing, IT services), growth-stage enterprise software background
Technologies
Vendor Contract Management (VCM) tools, P2P software, intake ticketing systems, enterprise Procurement platforms
Responsibilities
Manage inbound procurement request queue and apply governance rules; Lead commercial negotiations and evaluate vendor pricing models; Generate and validate Purchase Orders aligned with contract terms; Manage VCM workflows and enforce digital signature policies; Monitor vendor records and enforce data taxonomies; Deliver spend metrics and operational reports to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
