What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Business Analyst position at Appian?
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We are seeking a Procurement Business Analyst to support the end-to-end lifecycle of our diverse indirect spend. In this role, you will provide critical analytical and operational support for our Marketing, HR, Corporate Services and other Indirect categories. You will help manage a high-impact portfolio—including creative agencies and media buying—by ensuring data-driven decision-making and disciplined value management. This role requires close collaboration with Marketing, People Team, Legal, and Finance to elevate the Appian brand while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
Responsibilities
Category Analysis & Business Alignment
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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We are seeking a Procurement Business Analyst to support the end-to-end lifecycle of our diverse indirect spend. In this role, you will provide critical analytical and operational support for our Marketing, HR, Corporate Services and other Indirect categories. You will help manage a high-impact portfolio—including creative agencies and media buying—by ensuring data-driven decision-making and disciplined value management. This role requires close collaboration with Marketing, People Team, Legal, and Finance to elevate the Appian brand while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
Responsibilities
Category Analysis & Business Alignment
- Analytical Support: Assist in the execution of multi-year category strategies for Marketing, HR, and Corporate Services to support Appian’s global growth.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Support the Marketing and People teams by translating creative requirements into structured data and procurement outcomes that track ROI.
- Market Research: Monitor trends in the agency landscape, media inflation, and labor market costs to keep the team informed and competitive.
- Spend Tracking: Assist stakeholders in forecasting spend peaks to ensure procurement activities align with the fiscal calendar.
- Pipeline Management: Support the "Intake-to-Contract" pipeline, maintaining a 24-month renewal look-ahead to prevent service lapses.
- Process Documentation: Help develop Indirect Category Playbooks to standardize the purchase of professional services and improve speed to market.
- Performance Monitoring: Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) by tracking KPIs and preparing materials for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs
- Negotiation & Analytics Preparation: Prepare comprehensive analytics reports and financial modeling to support high-stakes negotiations.
- Risk Identification: Review Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) to identify risk areas or deviations that fall outside of the standard Legal Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) library.
- S2C Help Desk & Training: Assist with the Source-to-Contract (S2C) help desk and provide training to internal users to ensure strict governance and adherence to procurement policies and standards.
- Team Support: Provide ad-hoc project support to the Director of Procurement as needed; responsibilities are not limited to this JD and may evolve as the procurement function is built from the ground up.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 2 years or more of professional experience; experience within a procurement or sourcing environment is a plus.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport with creative and people-centric departments while maintaining discipline.
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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