Business Analyst

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!This individual will be a primary business partner to Anaplan’s engineers, assisting them with all the administrative parts of the procurement process, which can include: vendor communication, communication with engineering business owner, submitting tickets on business owner’s behalf, and timely follow-ups to ensure all processes and approvals are completed for timely hardware purchases and renewals.   Skills  Strong verbal and written communication skills  A self-starter, willing to jump in to help stakeholders  Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities  Attention to detail and problem- solving skills  Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines  Strong analytical and organizational skills  Experience with Project Management, and the ability to prioritize tasks  Experience with Procurement processes a plus  Not required but ideal: Experience with Datacenter hardware and understanding of Datacenter procurement  Job Description  Develop and maintain vendor relationships through effective communication  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements  Initiate conversations with Vendors on behalf of Business Owners  Input Procurement tickets on behalf of Engineering Business Partners, working with them to collect all information required, tracking tickets through the process to ensure on-time completion  Input Purchase Requisitions, then manage procurement workflows/approvals and track Purchase Orders   Resolve issues related to tickets in coordination with stakeholders  Update contract records after purchase in Anaplan, ensuring all data is correct  Document and report on status of hardware purchases and renewals  Provide coverage for Software Renewals Procurement  Technology Used  Coupa  Workday  Anaplan  ServiceNow  Requirements  2-4 years of Experience  Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and communicate clearly  Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Platform Engineering, and Finance Teams  Specific overlap hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. 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