Engineer III - Logistics (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike • Sunnyvale, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you. About the Role: The Logistics team is at the core of the CrowdStrike family, supporting Technical Operations to ensure seamless daily operations. The Logistics team is looking for an individual to support our Technical Operations purchasing needs. This individual will aid our production and R&D operations by collaborating across multiple departments in the sourcing and purchasing of physical assets. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing goods, an understanding of procurement principles, familiarity with basic data center operations, cultivated in supplier management, effective communication, attention to detail and record keeping. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, flourishing environment. Candidates should be problem solvers interested in expanding their breadth of knowledge and learning new technologies and processes. This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in our Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA locations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience purchasing assets in a professional technical environment
• Negotiation aptitude working with suppliers to ensure we are receiving the best pricing and lead times
• Equipped with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of quotes and purchase requisitions
• Creative problem-solving skills with a data driven decision making mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads
• Able to quickly grasp concepts and workflows in a progressive environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable with data center assets and components, specifically: servers, network switches, storage devices
• Background in logistics, fixed asset management and supplier management
• Experience with Google suite (Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Gmail), Coupa, NetSuite, Jira, Slack

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand purchase requirements, project timelines and project dependencies
• Obtain quotes and ensure costs are in line with business expectations and lead times meet production schedules
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times and payment terms leveraging various negotiating strategies
• Conduct cost analysis reviewing comparable quotes, volume pricing opportunities and market trends
• Create purchase requisitions and track open order ship dates ensuring timely deliveries to meet project schedules
• Evaluate supplier performance and foster positive relationships to improve quality, cost and service
• Review, investigate and process invoices for payment
• Partner with Finance on asset acquisition and accruals management
• Participate in team meetings providing status updates or escalating issues as needed
• Identify gaps in processes, repositories and applications for potential automation and process improvements

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees