Senior Procurement Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiations for intricate, high-value agreements, focusing on optimal payment schedules, structuring costs against cash flow, and strategic discounting of credits.
• Manage relationships with critical suppliers to secure the best possible terms for infrastructure needs.
• Act as the primary bridge between the procurement team and Legal; review complex contract clauses, translate commercial requirements into legal frameworks, and streamline contract execution.
• Analyze procurement data and vendor proposals to forecast expenses, mitigate supply chain risks, and drive continuous cost improvements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and finance leadership to align procurement strategies with technical requirements, product delivery timelines, and company growth goals.

Requirements

• Extensive, proven experience managing the full lifecycle of procurement, with strong emphasis on negotiating and completing complicated, enterprise-level contracts.
• Deep familiarity with financial structuring within contracts, including leveraging payment terms, balancing capital expenditures against cash flow, and maximizing value through credit discounting.
• Strong capability to navigate and review complex legal jargon, ensuring company interests are protected while facilitating collaboration with legal counsel.
• Eager to tackle supply chain bottlenecks, navigate challenging vendor dynamics, and creatively structure deals.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct experience procuring hardware, software, or services in datacenter, cloud computing, networking, or AI technology space.
• Familiarity with modern procurement software, ERP systems, and supply chain best practices in a high-growth tech environment.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, remote-first startup environment.
• Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Law (e.g., CPSM, JD).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay ranging from $140,000 - $180,000 (may be narrowed based on experience, qualifications, and location).
• Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company; all team members receive stock options.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible PTO.
• $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend.
• Remote-first work with collaborative teams using Slack.