At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.Infrastructure Engineer (Procurement)Seeking motivated individual to join our company to focus on Procurement and hardware support related responsibilities. As part of our team, you will manage procurement for SDC Network & Infra team. Also responsible for hardware support contracts and other Infrastructure related activities. Responsible for the lifecycle of goods from the request through to confirming receipt of goods. Work with multiple internal departments worldwide as well as vendors around the globe. Ability to create strong working relationships with all parties involved in assurance processes are followed and timelines met. Must enjoy documentation and constantly drive to improving processes. Our ideal candidate has experience with procurement lifecycle, data Centers and possesses excellent problem solving and communication skills. Duties and Responsibilities Purchase of hardware, network and other related services and hardwareFollow processes and meet the defined SLO’s, ensuring appropriate remittance and deliveryBuild relationships with existing vendorsManage the Procurement Tracker- capture and track every orderResponsible to drive all requests from start to finish with: requester, buyers, vendors, accounts payable, etc.Communicate performances and costs to managementRecommend new processes or systems for improvement; implement new ideas and strategiesCommunicate with vendors, clients, team members, and managersAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time- must be efficientRequirements and Qualifications Experience in procurement, project management, Infrastructure, Data CentersProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite/TeamsAn analytical, problem-solving personality with the ability to build relationships with vendors and internal teamsAble to prioritize your work and meet deadlinesExpert with data entry, order management, and reporting and complianceAble to work without Management present during most of your shift. Flexibility in availability for meetings ouside normal hoursProblem SolverGreat relationship management.Impeccable time-management.Ability to adapt to change.Nice to have requirements.Negotiation skillsUnderstanding of global marketStrategic thinkingFamiliar with IPROC2-5 years of previous experience in procurement or purchasing or data CentersThe Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.
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