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What We Do 
Managing Cyber Risk Together – As the world becomes increasingly connected, the demand for cybersecurity solutions has never increaser. Forescout stands at the forefront of this critical need, delivering automated cybersecurity that ensures continuous alignment between our customers’ security frameworks and their evolving digital environments. Our platform protects all asset types, including IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT, helping organizations navigate and secure the complexities of the modern connected world.
Join us in securing the world. We seek resourceful, driven individuals to collaborate as one team, delivering exceptional customer experiences. We’re passionate about tackling the toughest security challenges and staying ahead with innovative solutions. Here, every idea is valued, and visionaries are welcomed. Bring your unique perspective and help shape the future of cybersecurity with us.
 
What You Will Do 
We are seeking the immediate hire of an Indirect Buyer with a focus on G&A purchases. In this role, you will be a critical member of our indirect procurement team, reporting directly to the Manager, Global Procurement.
 
Responsibilities 
  • Process requisitions through purchase order creation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with procurement policies.
  • Own vendor onboarding activities for assigned commodity areas, including coordination across internal stakeholders and risk or compliance reviews.
  • Partner with Procurement leadership to source and qualify suppliers through market research, capability assessments, and commercial negotiations.
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect goods and services across multiple business functions.
  • Work closely with Legal to finalize contracts for assigned categories, including managing redlines and supporting execution.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and approval frameworks across assigned areas.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders through clear communication and reliable execution.
  • Prepare and maintain recurring reports for assigned areas, including spend, vendor status, and operational metrics.
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable to support timely and accurate invoicing and resolution of payment issues.
  • Manage supplier relationships within assigned areas, including issue resolution and ongoing performance oversight.
  • Track contract milestones, renewals, and expirations to ensure timely action and continuity of service.
  • Monitor supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and address performance or relationship issues as they arise.
  • Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities aligned with procurement objectives.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to support broader company priorities.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve procurement processes.
  • Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, tools, and processes.
What You Will Bring To Forescout 
Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 4+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on indirect goods and services, preferably supporting a global, high-tech or SaaS organization.
• Strong experience preparing for and supporting supplier pricing and commercial terms negotiations, including coordination with senior procurement and business stakeholders.
• Solid ability to review, understand, and interpret supplier agreements, SOWs, order forms, and related contractual documents.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word; experience with procurement, contract, intake, or ERP tracking systems is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally distributed environment, managing multiple priorities across regions and time zones.
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement best practices, vendor lifecycle management, and relevant legal and compliance considerations in a global context.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with global stakeholders.
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to support sourcing decisions, negotiations, renewals, and ongoing vendor management.

Travel 

  • Minimal travel may be required for this position

Hours/Shift 
  • This role requires the individual to work a normal shift through 2 PM Central Time (EMEA shift in India) to support relevant internal stakeholders and suppliers.
What Forescout Offers You
 Our visionary leadership team fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We champion a diverse and inclusive culture that cultivates collaboration and innovation, where our team can make a global impact on security while working with industry-leading technology. We take pride in offering a competitive total compensation package. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more! 
More About Forescout 
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organisations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale.
The Forescout Platform delivers comprehensive capabilities for network security, risk and exposure management, and threat detection and response. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration via ecosystem partners, it enables customers to more effectively manage cyber risk and mitigate threats. Learn more at www.Forescout.com
 
Our Mission  
To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.  
 
Our Vision  
A world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant. 
 
Our Cultural Values  
  • Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
  • Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
  • Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
  • Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
  • One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI Statement  
At Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.
 
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. 
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.  
 
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Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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