F5 Networks

Buyer II

F5 Networks$72K — $108K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Coupa Procurement
  • Experience providing high-level procurement support
  • Proven ability to manage requisition-to-PO processes accurately
  • Experience collaborating with Finance and Accounting teams

Responsibilities

  • Support purchase requests and order processes using the Coupa platform
  • Assist in maintaining supplier catalogues to improve user adoption
  • Execute requisitions from submission to supplier transmission
  • Update Coupa best practices documentation and training materials
  • Monitor compliance with procurement policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with internal teams to analyze purchasing requirements
  • Contribute to procurement process improvements and operational efficiencies
  • Identify opportunities to enhance procurement workflows

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee training and development programs
  • Equity compensation opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Position Summary

F5 is seeking a proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic Buyer II to join our Procurement team. The Buyer II will serve as a key contributor in procurement operations with a strong focus on Coupa platform excellence, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is willing to wear multiple hats, and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support internal stakeholders on purchase requests and purchase order processes within the Coupa Procurement platform


  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of supplier catalogues within Coupa, contributing to user adoption and procurement efficiency


  • Execute requisitions from submission to supplier transmission, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procurement procedures


  • Help maintain and update Coupa best practices documentation, training materials, and user guides to support the overall procurement experience


  • Assist in monitoring compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls


  • Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other internal teams to gather and analyze purchasing requirements and support alignment with organizational goals


  • Support projects related to procurement process improvements and system enhancements, contributing to operational efficiencies


  • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve procurement workflows, with input from senior team members


  • Contribute to data gathering, reporting, and dashboard updates to support procurement KPIs and management review


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Growing knowledge of procurement strategies and supplier relationship management


  • Hands-on experience with the Coupa Procurement platform, including catalogue support, requisition processing, and purchase order management


  • Developing understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and best practices


  • Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under moderate supervision


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset


  • Collaborative, dependable, and eager to exercise judgment within defined procedures and guidelines


  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a clear, concise communication style


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)


  • 3+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations


  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Coupa Procurement, including catalogue implementation and management


  • Demonstrated experience providing white-glove/concierge-level procurement support


  • Proven track record of managing requisition-to-PO processes with speed and accuracy


  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Finance and Accounting


Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Icertis Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform


  • Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, ChatGPT)


  • Experience in the technology industry


The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com)

About F5 Networks

F5 Networks, Inc. is a global company that specializes in application services and application delivery networking (ADN). F5 technologies focus on the delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications, as well as the availability of servers, cloud resources, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components.
Learn more about F5 Networks
Size
6,461 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$296.5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5.2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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