Senior Manager, Procurement Operations (Hardware)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Procurement Operations (Hardware): Managing procurement workflows for hardware business units with an accent on scalable processes, fiscal controls, and AI-enabled automation. Focus on redesigning request-to-PO cycles and ensuring financial accuracy across complex physical-goods environments.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA (3 days in office per week). Relocation assistance is available.

Company

An AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

What you will do

• Own procurement operations for assigned hardware business units as the primary DRI.
• Redesign workflows and intake paths to scale operations without linear headcount growth.
• Manage the full lifecycle from request intake and PO creation to supplier coordination and invoice readiness.
• Drive alignment with hardware stakeholders to resolve blockers and ensure policy compliance.
• Build operating leverage through SOPs, dashboards, and AI-enabled workflow improvements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for hardware procurement risks and resolutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement operations, P2P, or supply chain, specifically in complex physical-goods environments like data centers or hardware.
• Strong understanding of fiscal controls, accounting-adjacent procurement, and audit-ready documentation.
• Proficiency with ERP and workflow platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Coupa, NetSuite, or Jira.
• Ability to balance urgent business execution with strict operational controls.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to San Francisco, CA.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week.
• Relocation assistance provided to new employees.
• Opportunity to build the future of procurement using AI-enabled systems.
• Collaborative environment working across Finance, Legal, Security, and Accounting teams.