Professional 3, Information Technology

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Information Technology

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveIT Procurement Specialistto join our team. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring the timely processing of purchase requisitions, invoices, and payments. The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement systems, financial reconciliation, and contract management for IT-related services and software.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Requisition Management

• Create, review, and submit purchase requisitions in Oracle.
• View and manage purchase orders (PO), payments, invoices, and receipt information.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to procurement records and Smartsheet trackers.
• Process and update invoices for cloud platforms such as AWS, Google, and Azure.
• Reconcile invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain and update Tangoe reports to track data and communication spending.

Contract Management

• Manage and track IT contract renewals using Smartsheet and other tracking tools.
• Oversee contract renewal timelines, including initiating renewal discussions 180+ days in advance for high-value contracts ($150K+).
• Collaborate with contract owners to determine renewal requirements and engage procurement leads for negotiations.
• For lower-value contracts, initiate review and renewal 90+ days in advance, coordinating with IT leads for negotiation support.

Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain the Active IT Consultant tracker to support resourcing and budgeting efforts.
• Provide insights on data and communication spend through regular updates to the Tangoe report.
• Identify and flag potential issues or delays in payments, renewals, or procurement timelines.
• Act as a liaison between vendors, IT teams, finance, and procurement leads to ensure smooth processing of contracts and payments.
• Support procurement negotiations to secure favorable terms with vendors and suppliers.

Qualifications

Required :

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, financial operations, or IT contract management.
• Proficiency with Oracle, Smartsheet, and invoice management platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.

Preferred:

• Experience with Tangoe for data and communication spend reporting.
• Knowledge of cloud service provider billing (AWS, Google, Azure).
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management best practices.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and reconcile invoices and payments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and legal.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.