Buyer II

F5 Networks, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a proactive Buyer II to join the Procurement team in a hybrid Seattle-based role.

The position focuses on Coupa platform excellence, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong stakeholder engagement. The role supports P2P processes, catalog maintenance in Coupa, and process improvements to drive procurement efficiency and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• 1+ year hands-on with Coupa Procurement, including catalogue implementation and management.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders on purchase requests and PO processes within Coupa.
• Assist in supplier catalog implementation and maintenance in Coupa.
• Process requisitions from submission to supplier transmission with accuracy and compliance.
• Help develop Coupa best practices docs, training materials, and user guides.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Coupa experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Coupa Procurement

Job description

## Buyer IIApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Seattletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: RP1038467At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.**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 AccountingPreferred:* Knowledge of Icertis Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform* Familiarity with **AI-powered tools and technologies** (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, ChatGPT)* Experience in the technology industryThe 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)****.****Equal Employment Opportunity**It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].