GBS Buyer 1, Procurement (6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

We are looking for a junior buyer with hands-on logistics and shipping experience to join our Global Business Services (GBS) procurement team at CrowdStrike.

In this role you will manage inbound and outbound shipments, coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders, and make sure goods reach our teams and offices around the world on time. You will also raise and manage purchase orders for freight and logistics services. You will work closely with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to keep orders moving and resolve day-to-day shipping issues.

This is a hands-on, learning-focused role. You will have support from senior buyers and logistics leads, and clear guidance on when to escalate.

What You'll Do:

Logistics & Shipping

• Resolve shipment exceptions globally, including delays, customs holds, damages, lost packages, and delivery failures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with carrier partners for bookings, service issues, and escalations.
• Manage customs clearance in partnership with carrier brokerage teams, including commercial invoices, HS codes, and duties/taxes queries.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and compliant with import/export and trade requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments to provide shipping guidance.·
• Track shipment status and freight costs, and flag recurring problems to your team lead.
• Book and coordinate air, ocean, and courier shipments with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Track shipment status, transit times, and freight costs, and flag recurring problems to your team lead.
• Monitor carrier performance and support freight invoice audits and rate reviews.

Compliance & Admin

• Route agreements to Legal, InfoSec, and other teams for review and follow up until complete.
• Follow all company procurement policies and approval limits; raise anything unusual straight away.
• Help Accounts Payable match invoices to POs and sort out billing or payment questions.
• Pull basic reports on open POs, shipment status, freight spend, and transit times.

What You'll Need:

• 2-4 years of experience in logistics, freight, or supply chain (procurement exposure is a plus).
• Hands-on experience in logistics operations such as freight booking, shipment tracking, and carrier or forwarder coordination (air, ocean, courier).
• Working knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, and freight cost components.
• Basic awareness of customs and trade basics such as commercial invoices, HS codes, and duties/taxes (you do not need to be an expert - we will train you).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or similar (or equivalent practical experience).
• - Comfortable using a procurement or ERP system - Coupa, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Ariba, or Workday - and a ticketing tool like ServiceNow or Jira.
• Good Excel / Google Sheets skills (filters, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through on open items.
• Clear, polite written and verbal communication with suppliers, carriers, and colleagues.
• Able to juggle a busy queue and meet deadlines without losing accuracy.
• Willing to learn, ask questions, and act on feedback.
• Interest in using AI tools to speed up research, summarize documents, and reduce manual work.
• Comfortable working with global teams across different time zones.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working directly with carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, or freight forwarders.
• Exposure to import/export documentation or customs brokerage.
• Experience with warehouse, inventory, 3PL, or reverse logistics processes.
• Familiarity with freight audit, rate negotiation, or transportation management systems (TMS).

Shift Timing: 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST

Work Location: Kharadi, Pune (Work from Office)

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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