AI automation for critical processes. Appian orchestrates AI agents, systems, and people on an enterprise platform, without replacing your systems. Backed by NEA.
About the role
Appian is scaling rapidly, and we are looking for a sharp, commercially minded professional to join our Procurement team as a Senior Procurement & Contracts Analyst. In this role, you will take day-to-day ownership of technology vendor sourcing, intake governance, Purchase Order (PO) execution, and Vendor Contract Management (VCM) workflow governance. This position sits at the vital intersection of Procurement operations, financial execution, and risk governance.
What they're looking for
- Lead Commercial Sourcing & Negotiation : Manage assigned corporate and technology sourcing engagements. Lead commercial negotiations, evaluate vendor pricing models, and structure commercial terms to maximize ROI
- Deliver FinOps Analytics & Executive Reporting: Maintain operational procurement reports and dashboards, providing visibility into spend metrics, PO volumes, VCM turnaround times, and renewal pipelines for leadership
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Procurement, or a related functional discipline
- Experience: 4–6+ years of progressive experience in corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, P2P operations, technology category management, or commercial contracting
- Domain Mastery: Solid command of commercial terms, P2P processes, PO processing, financial mechanics, and cross-functional triage workflows
- Professional Competencies: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively amidst ambiguity, applying sound corporate judgment, organizational awareness, and clear communication to drive consensus
More about this role
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
You will own the operational backbone of Appian's technology vendor ecosystem, ensuring procurement velocity, contract governance, and cross-functional alignment that powers enterprise-scale AI-Powered Process Automation growth.
The Procurement team—operating within Appian’s Finance and Operations organization—is the strategic and operational engine driving global corporate initiatives forward. As Appian expands its footprint in AI-Powered Process Automation, Procurement ensures our internal business resilience and shared services scale safely, swiftly, and cost-effectively. We act as the critical operational bridge between technology investments, vendor ecosystem management, and corporate governance.
Appian is scaling rapidly, and we are looking for a sharp,...
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