Procurement - Purchasing Analyst

About Cohesity

Cohesity leads in AI-driven data security solutions, serving more than 13,600 enterprise customers including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500. Formed by merging with Veritas enterprise data protection business, Cohesity safeguards data across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Supported by major technology partners like NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, and Google Cloud, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA with global offices.

Recognized globally for innovation, product excellence, and cultural values, Cohesity is seeking passionate professionals to join their team.

Role Overview

As a Purchasing Analyst, you will be integral to supporting global manufacturing operations by ensuring timely material availability, overseeing supplier performance, and driving procurement efficiency within a rapidly expanding supply chain. Collaboration with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional teams is key to maintaining supply continuity, cost control, and enabling new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Track demand and supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and order acknowledgments aligned with production needs.
• Manage Factory and Contract Manufacturer purchase orders to guarantee materials are available for manufacturing timelines.
• Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to address shortages, expedite deliveries, and mitigate supply risks.
• Maintain comprehensive procurement data including pricing calendars, lead times, supplier records, and cost totals.
• Support inventory management by monitoring supply and demand alignment and identifying shortages.
• Assist with new product introduction activities by ensuring procurement readiness and onboarding suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and service delivery to foster accountability and continuous improvements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through pricing analysis, supplier negotiations, and enhancement of procurement processes.
• Monitor factors affecting material availability such as supplier capacity, allocation, tariffs, and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and manufacturing teams to implement business priorities such as NPI and RFP.
• Generate detailed reports on material status, procurement performance, and supplier conditions.
• Escalate supply issues promptly and coordinate multilateral resolution plans to uphold financial and customer commitments.
• Execute procurement requests into purchase orders using Coupa procurement system.
• Ensure all procurement actions comply with company policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance partner efficiency, data integrity, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or a closely related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or related manufacturing functions.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain operations including procurement, inventory control, demand planning, and supplier management.
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and global suppliers within technology, electronics, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong analytical acumen with capacity to interpret data and offer sound recommendations.
• Working proficiency in ERP and supply chain planning software tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and competence in data analysis.
• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities across global and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational aptitude, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Prior exposure to new product introduction processes is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management, cost modeling, inventory optimization, and procurement best practices is beneficial.
• Awareness of global supply chain challenges including allocation management, logistical constraints, and tariffs.

Additional Information

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices that do not discriminate based on protected classes including race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request for applicants requiring assistance with the application process.

Employees residing within reasonable commuting distance (approximately 45 minutes) are expected to work onsite 2-3 days per week, selecting days as preferred by the employee.

Applicants should preferably be located near Cork Metropolitan Area or willing to relocate prior to joining, with legal work authorization.