• Buyer

    The Mathworks (Natick, MA)


    Job Summary

    MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

     

    Join the MathWorks Finance team and develop a comprehensive understanding of the procure-to-pay process at a leading high-tech company.

     

    In this role you will deepen your finance knowledge and your exposure to technology and systems, tax, project management, metrics, analysis / negotiation and contract management. This position offers hands-on experience, training, mentoring, and opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the organization-helping you build a strong foundation for a career in finance.

     

    MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

    Responsibilities

    + Support US indirect sourcing and procurement, with a focus on technology hardware and software and professional services

    + Partnering with stakeholders, develop a solid working knowledge of the products and services being purchased and ensure key business terms are properly reflected in contracts

    + Lead supplier negotiations, working to ensure the proper value proposition is obtained with each contract

    + Serve as the key liaison between Legal, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure contracts are finalized timely and accurately

    + Prepare and monitor metrics to drive process improvement and track performance relative to procurement KPI's

    + Leverage technology to efficiently create, fulfill and close purchase orders, while ensuring that key accounting and tax details are captured for downstream reporting and payment activities

    + Partnering with other members of the Finance team, maintain key supplier and contract data and work to resolve discrepancies

    Qualifications

    + A bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

    + Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

    + Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

    Additional Qualifications

    + BS required with an accounting, finance, or business concentration

    + At least 3 years' experience in a Procurement role, preferably sourcing technology

    + Must be authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)

    + Strong financial analysis skills

    + Excellent problem solving, customer service and organizational skills

    + Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

    + Experience reviewing supplier contracts and negotiating business terms

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Experience with Oracle Procurement is a plus