Procurement Operations Intern

Summary

Procurement Operations Specialist I (Bangalore, India, hybrid role)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, ready to take the next step in their procurement career. This position will be a key contributor to our procurement operations team as well as will have the opportunity to work on special projects that expand their knowledge about broader strategic sourcing.

This hybrid role is located in Bangalore with in-office participation a few days a week. The individual will support global stakeholders and report to the Procurement Operations Supervisor located in the pacific US. To maximize collaboration with the broader team an overlap in selected US working hours is necessary.

What You’ll Do

Support procurement operations process at Guidewire, including sourcing, requisitioning, contracting, ordering, category supplier management, and reporting with customer service for the procurement team and business partners
Administer the procurement contract repository, including the contract signature and archiving process. Working with sourcing specialists to ensure we maintain deal knowledge history.
Update contract data and validate data quality in the software asset management system, i.e. review and validate contract entries, linkages, and data integrity.
Support purchase transaction requests and inquiries, i.e. address business requests for PO changes and supplier maintenance requests.
Support the supplier onboarding process and other supplier management activities with stakeholders and suppliers, e.g. validate supplier risk and assist with supplier business reviews.
Responsible for maintaining and improving the data quality and currency in the contract repository and software asset management systems, the response and resolution of business stakeholder requests, and the speed and quality of our supplier onboarding process.

Who You Are
Data Driven – Using analytics and defining metrics to drive process improvements
Detail Oriented – Aware of and manages all details as an opportunity for improvement and successful implementation
Organized -- Excels in time, task, and information management
Self Driven - Ability to structure the day to accomplish tasks independently and leverage resources to remain productive when questions or roadblocks arise
Collaborator- Strong individual contributor with a team mentality
Communicator- Excellent customer service and communication skills supporting all levels of employee stakeholders

Your Skills and Experiences
2-3 years of procurement experience recommended
Familiarity with Coupa, CLM systems, ServiceNOW, and software asset management and related procurement systems
Familiarity with DocuSign
Strong spreadsheet and Google Workspace experience
Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

Job Description

Procurement Operations Specialist I (Bangalore, India, hybrid role)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, ready to take the next step in their procurement career.  This position will be a key contributor to our procurement operations team as well as will have the opportunity to work on special projects that expand their knowledge about broader strategic sourcing.  

This hybrid role is located in Bangalore with in-office participation a few days a week. The individual will support global stakeholders and report to the Procurement Operations Supervisor located in the pacific US. To maximize collaboration with the broader team an overlap in selected US working hours is necessary.

What You’ll Do

Support procurement operations process at Guidewire, including sourcing, requisitioning, contracting, ordering, category supplier management, and reporting with customer service for the procurement team and business partners

• Administer the procurement contract repository, including the contract signature and archiving process. Working with sourcing specialists to ensure we maintain deal knowledge history.

• Update contract data and validate data quality in the software asset management system, i.e. review and validate contract entries, linkages, and data integrity.

• Support purchase transaction requests and inquiries, i.e. address business requests for PO changes and supplier maintenance requests.

• Support the supplier onboarding process and other supplier management activities with stakeholders and suppliers, e.g. validate supplier risk and assist with supplier business reviews.

• Responsible for maintaining and improving the data quality and currency in the contract repository and software asset management systems, the response and resolution of business stakeholder requests, and the speed and quality of our supplier onboarding process.

Who You Are

• Data Driven – Using analytics and defining metrics to drive process improvements

• Detail Oriented – Aware of and manages all details as an opportunity for improvement and successful implementation

• Organized -- Excels in time, task, and information management

• Self Driven - Ability to structure the day to accomplish tasks independently and leverage resources to remain productive when questions or roadblocks arise

• Collaborator-   Strong individual contributor with a team mentality

• Communicator- Excellent customer service and communication skills supporting all levels of employee stakeholders

Your Skills and Experiences

• 2-3 years of procurement experience recommended

• Familiarity with Coupa, CLM systems, ServiceNOW, and software asset management and related procurement systems

• Familiarity with DocuSign

• Strong spreadsheet and Google Workspace experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.