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Where we work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
About your skills
Prioritization: You operate well in an environment where you receive little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new assignments. You prioritize well and identify work based on importance and urgency, and articulate a plan to achieve results
Interpersonal: You are able to achieve results in stressful situations and maintain good relationships with your customers and suppliers through your professionalism and high integrity
Decision Making: You use critical thinking to follow a defined decision making process and consider multiple perspectives. Upon making a decision, you are clear in your communication and ensure everyone is aligned in execution
Coaching: You have a strong desire to receive and provide coaching that allows you to actively listen and ask the kind of questions that will help you diagnose and effectively address issues, learn from mistakes and improve
About this role
The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in executing daily procurement activities, sourcing goods and services, and contributing to strategic procurement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with your manager, colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet Udemy objectives in the supply chain. You will manage day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative in prioritizing activities based on importance and urgency, and effectively handle complex, sometimes ambiguous projects.
What you’ll be doing:
Execute procurement processes effectively, making informed decisions with input from management and stakeholders
Independently manage day-to-day purchasing tasks with minimal supervision, applying intermediate procurement expertise
Tackle complex, diverse, and occasionally ambiguous projects, demonstrating strong analytical skills and sound judgment
Recommend and implement process improvements, providing thoughtful suggestions to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clearly identify objectives and procurement requirements; work across functions to achieve desired outcomes
Prioritize tasks and responsibilities according to their importance, urgency, and overall organizational impact, clearly articulating your approach and action plan
Assume project leadership roles within your own team, beginning to set direction and coordinate activities effectively
Maintain strong internal relationships and expand your network externally, fostering collaboration and gaining insights beneficial to procurement goals
What you’ll have:
2-5 years of relevant procurement experience, showing a growing ability to manage responsibilities independently
Foundational and practiced knowledge of procurement principles, concepts, processes, and best practices
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across internal teams and external networks
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and articulate clear and frequent updates cross functionally
Experience working in a Audited SOX environment is a plus
A foundational knowledge of finance and budgets in an accrual based company is a plus
You’ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work.
We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
Our Benefits Start with UOur benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our US Benefits, Ireland Benefits & Turkiye Benefits pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
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