Specialist 2, Procurement

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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: We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team to purchase software and technology for the business, manage end-to-end procurement operations, and improve our Source-to-Pay processes in a fast-paced SaaS environment. You will work closely with business teams to buy and renew software, cloud services, and technology tools, while ensuring good value, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. What You'll Do: Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay lifecycle for software and technology purchases, from requisition to payment, and improve procurement workflows for efficiency and compliance Review and process software purchase requisitions and purchase orders, and resolve invoices on hold Review, negotiate, and manage software and technology contracts (subscriptions, licenses, renewals, order forms) with vendors and suppliers Ensure compliance with contract terms, SLAs, and company policies, and work with the Legal team on complex contract terms and risk Maintain the contract repository (CLM) and track software renewal dates, licenses, and subscription terms Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software and technology categories, along with Marketing and Corporate Meeting Lead RFP/RFQ processes and compare vendors on price, features, security, and terms; conduct market research and supplier analysis Partner with internal teams (IT, Engineering, Security, Marketing, Finance, Legal, HR) to understand software needs Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on procurement requirements Guide business stakeholders on the software buying process, including approvals, security reviews, and timelines