Samsara is hiring a
Senior Business Systems Analyst

Summary

Join Samsara's Business Systems team as a Senior Business Systems Analyst, specializing in Procurement Systems. This role requires strong business & technical acumen, excellent execution skills, and exceptional influencing and communication abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Subject Matter Expert, focusing on procurement processes and systems
• Strong understanding of direct and indirect procurement processes, best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Extensive experience with procurement processes in outsourced manufacturing (JDM) models
• Experience with indirect sourcing strategies, market and industry analysis, and various indirect sourcing categories
• Proven ability to understand and optimize procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements
• Track record in supervising and implementing procurement system solutions, including ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and/or e-procurement platforms (Ariba, Zip, Coupa, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in a product management role, supervising the end-to-end process of procurement system development and continuous enhancement
• Experience in supplier evaluations and quality assessments to ensure compliance and reliability
• Strong reasoning skills, with experience in data analysis, reporting tools, and process modeling
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance Samsara's direct and indirect procurement capabilities, ensuring efficiency and alignment with industry best practices
• Supervise the optimization of procurement processes, including supplier management, purchase order processing, and invoice management
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Optimization, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Legal
• Conduct in-depth business and systems investigation to provide strategic, long-term solutions focused on exceptional user experience
• Apply procurement best practices to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to gather, document, and evaluate business requirements, identifying unspoken or conflicting needs and driving meaningful change
• Prepare and review documentation for current processes, pain points, and assumptions, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement
• Work with vendors to assess and identify best-in-class tools that meet business needs and align with strategic goals
• Maintain critical business systems, coordinate system upgrades, respond to issues and incidents, and provide day-to-day administration
• Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as the company scales globally and across new offices

Benefits

• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund