The opportunity
We are an AI company operating at the cutting edge of the industry, growing quickly in a fast-moving environment. As we scale and prepare for a future IPO, we are building our Procurement function from the ground up.
What you'll do
Manage the end-to-end purchasing operations across all spend categories: (software, cloud, professional services, hardware, facilities, and more), from requisition intake and PO issuance in Zip / Coupa.
Review purchase requests for completeness, budget and policy compliance before approval.
Issue and track purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers on delivery, pricing, and service levels.
Support RFQ/RFP processes: gather requirements, solicit/compare bids, and document selection rationale. Support negotiations and renewals in partnership with Legal and business owners.
Support requesters across time zones and regions, handling multi-currency and cross-border purchasing needs.
Help design and implement procurement policies, approval matrices (delegation: of authority), and procedures aligned with IPO and audit requirements.
What they're looking for
- + years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or a related P2P function.
- Hands-on experience with Coupa and Zip or other modern procurement and AP tools.
- Familiarity with corporate procurement policies, guidelines, and internal controls.
- Understanding of P2P cycle and basic concepts of segregation of duties and approval workflows.
- Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), as you will primarily: support global teams and suppliers.
- Interpersonal skills: builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and can say “no” or “not like this” constructively. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Communication skills: communicate clearly, in English writing and verbally, with business teams, suppliers, and senior leaders, and can explain the “why” behind controls.
- Ownership and a bias for action in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment.
