Overview
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.
"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC
“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA
DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.
Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.
Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.
Job Description
This is an incredible opportunity to join a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale, helping customers run some of the world’s most demanding AI and data-intensive environments.We are looking for a process-oriented Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager to build our purchasing infrastructure from scratch. Currently, our buying process is manual and decentralized. You will be the architect of our Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle—implementing the tools, workflows, and policies that allow DDN to scale efficiently.This role is 50% Systems Implementation, 30% Policy Design, and 20% SaaS License Administration.
What you’ll do• System Implementation: Support the rollout of our first Procurement platform (e.g. Workday). You will be the "Admin" and internal expert for this tool.• Workflow Engineering: Support and help create the "Internal Intake" process. You’ll help define how a request moves from a "need" in Slack/Email to an approved Purchase Order (PO).• SaaS Operations: Manage the technical side of our software stack. This includes tracking license utilization (e.g., "We pay for 100 seats but only use 60") and managing the "Master Renewal Calendar."• Data Integrity: Clean up our Vendor Master Data. You’ll ensure every vendor has a signed W-9, correct payment terms, and a security clearance on file.• The "Procurement Help Desk": Act as the internal point of contact for employees who are confused about how to get a contract signed or an invoice paid.• Compliance & Audit: Build the "Paper Trail." Ensure that every dollar spent is backed by an approval that would pass a financial audit.• User Experience Mindset: You believe that for a process to work, it must be easy for the employees. You aim for "frictionless compliance."
What we’re looking for• Experience: 4+ years in Procurement Ops, Purchasing, or FinOps.• Problem Solving: You enjoy "cleaning up" data and find satisfaction in a perfectly organized spreadsheet or database.• Technical Breadth: You understand how an API works (at a high level) to connect procurement tools with Finance and IT systems.
DDN
DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:
Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.
Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.
Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.
Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.
DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.