Procurement Assistant

**BigCommerce's** mission is to help merchants sell more at every stage of growth, from small startups, to mid-market businesses to large enterprises. We focus on being the best ecommerce platform so our customers can focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.

We are equally passionate about growing our employee's careers and providing them an incredible experience as we rapidly expand across the globe. We are proud to have been recognized numerous times for our product and workplace culture. We empower our people and customers to build, innovate and grow, so together we can redefine the ecommerce industry.

The Procurement Assistant will leverage their superior organizational and communication skills to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of software purchase requests, renewals, and terminations; involving appropriate stakeholders and maintaining consistent, accurate documentation.

**What You'll Do**:

- Monitor new software purchase requests and ensure the completeness of required documentation and order information, confirm approvals, and work with internal and external stakeholders on estimated usage metrics
- Check for unexpected software renewals; to include quarterly renewal request entry, regular reviews of Master Software List and Contract Library for upcoming renewals, and maintaining communication with Vendor Managers
- Monitor software terminations and notify the appropriate stakeholders
- Monitor the status of open JIRA tickets, informing stakeholders as needed and keeping JIRA up-to-date
- Monitor the status of POs in Nexonia and update the system accordingly
- Maintain the accuracy of the Master Software List and Procurement JIRA Tickets
- Clean up and then maintain the accuracy of the Contract Library
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation as needed for executive approval

**Who You Are**:

- 3+ years experience in an administrative support role or project administrative role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate with people at all levels, regardless of role
- A great attitude and high energy with values that align with our corporate culture
- A "leave it with me, I'll get it done" attitude
- Solutions oriented - A 5% focus on the problem and a 95% focus on the solution
- Ability to be organized while prioritizing multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within the guidelines required by our standard processes and practices
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
- Fluent in English
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience is beneficial
- Finance experience is beneficial
- Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets) required

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**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BigCommerce**

Our employees make the difference. At BigCommerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview at BigCommerce, please let us know during any of your interactions with our recruiting team.