Indirect Buyer

**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**

**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**Our Mission**
- To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyb