Buy Desk Manager

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Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamAs a critical team within Workday's Global Procurement Office, The Buy Desk Team is driven by a passion for forging close working relationships with our business partners and other teams throughout the company. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds.We are a global team but that doesn’t stop our sense of teamwork, supportiveness and fun! We thrive on open lines of communication, transparency, and camaraderie. We strive to continually improve, solicit active input and participation from all team members equally and always go the extra mile to produce a positive customer experience!About the RoleAs a member of our Buy Desk Team, the Buy Desk Manager supports our business partners and requests with project processing. We are one of the “purchasing paths” along with our Global Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Contracts teams. We are targeted with reviewing, negotiating, and processing large volumes of projects, with an end to end contract lifecycle approach, and doing so with accuracy in an expedited manner.ResponsibilitiesEnd to end contract lifecycle proficiencies and cross-training of business partnersEngagement with S2P (Source to Pay) initiatives within the Global Procurement Organization as a team liaisonDevelopment of assigned category tools & resources and alignment with business partner coordinationCrafting of situation specific language to resolve complex vendor requestsIdentifying the Workday risk / acceptance standardsAbout YouBasic Qualifications8+ years of experience in contract lifecycle management, or applicable legal environment5+ years of experience with negotiation, drafting, and redlining Other QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, finance, procurement, supply chain, or related degree program preferredProficiency in use of contract management software, electronic procurement, supply chain and /or analytical softwareInitiative to self-diagnose and problem solve a broad range of project related issuesAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially WordStrong oral, verbal, presentation and written communication and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of strategic sourcing, supply chain, business management and procurement operationsStrong analytical, and business process analysis capabilitiesExperience engaging and communicating with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating exceptional customer service skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team oriented, practical environmentAbility to work independently, prioritize workload, and drive team initiatives as assignedSound business judgment with strong cross-team coordination skillsDetail oriented, ability to multitask with strong organizational skillsMetrics and results oriented Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.UT.Salt Lake City Primary Location Base Pay Range: $78,600 USD - $118,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $74,700 USD - $157,600 USDOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!