Meta · 14 hours ago
Community & Economic Development Operations Specialist
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104/hr - $155/hr
4+ years expMeta is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to join their Data Center Community & Economic Development Team. In this role, you will manage financial tracking, budget management, and contract administration for Community & Economic Development initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project completion.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Community & Economic Development team members to create purchase orders (POs), manage vendors, submit contracts, and support various procurement functions
Lead quarterly review meetings with cross-functional finance and planning teams, facilitating effective discussions and alignment
Utilize internal systems to track and report on short- and long-term financial planning goals, as well as actual expenditures
Partner with the Central Operations team to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting for cross-functional requirements
Advise and consult with internal stakeholders on purchasing needs, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for procurement-related questions and issues
Process purchase requisitions efficiently to minimize holds and improve payment cycles from initiation through completion
Organize and manage payment processes, communicating proactively with internal and external partners to ensure timely payment closure
Guide others through procurement processes identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management
Build and maintain relationships with key internal business partners to share best practices, understand business needs, and make an impact by solving novel, complex problems
Serve as a liaison between Meta and local partners
Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for all operational procurement processes
Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned
Develop and deliver presentations to communicate Community Development budget requirements to finance partners
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in Procurement Operations and/or Source-to-Pay processes
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
Proven experience in planning, sourcing, and supplier management
Experience in financial modeling utilizing Excel and Google
Experience making sound administrative and procedural decisions
Experience developing and implementing funding strategies to support programmatic initiatives
Demonstrates experience drafting clear and concise communications to build relationships across a broad range of perspectives, experience and backgrounds
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing supplier performance processes
Proficiency in utilizing forecasting and budgeting tools, as well as developing comprehensive planning documents
Familiarity with Meta's platforms and internal procedures, particularly as they pertain to supplier management and procurement workflows
Effective communication skills to impactfully present to leadership and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and varied teams
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
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