Procurement Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Procurement Manager (AI): Managing the full vendor lifecycle and sourcing across all company departments with an accent on commercial negotiation and cost optimization. Focus on building procurement processes from the ground up and managing vendor risk in a high-growth environment.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco and work in-office

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 Annually

Company

AI-enabled platform providing operational intelligence to public safety and government agencies.

What you will do

• Act as the first in-house buyer supporting purchasing for software, IT, marketing, travel, and professional services.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, negotiations, and tracking renewals.
• Guide stakeholders through purchasing decisions to ensure cost-effectiveness and value.
• Drive savings by consolidating redundant tools and reclaiming unused licenses.
• Coordinate vendor risk assessments, including security (SOC 2) and data privacy (DPA) reviews.
• Establish procurement workflows, PO processes, and spend-management tooling.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial negotiations.
• Proven track record of independently owning vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Experience building procurement processes from the ground up in a high-growth tech environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and maintain purchasing discipline.
• Knowledge of coordinating security and data privacy reviews with Legal and Security teams.
• Must be located in San Francisco.

Culture & Benefits

• Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors.
• Competitive annual salary, equity options, and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment.