Procurement
Core
Managing vendor sprawl, missed renewals, and unclear ownership to ensure better commercial terms and cleaner approval paths for a global AI company.
Role type
Senior Procurement & Commercial Operations Lead
Builds
Simple procurement workflows for intake, approvals, contracts, POs, vendor onboarding, renewals, and spend reporting.
Domain
AI/ML infrastructure, SaaS, cloud, data providers, and high-growth technology services.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
vendor management, sourcing, commercial judgment, usage-based pricing analysis, contract negotiation, spend visibility, workflow design, cross-functional partnership.
Preferred skills
AI infrastructure procurement, cloud spend management, NetSuite/Zip/Coupa/Ariba/Ironclad/Ramp proficiency, audit/SOX/IPO readiness.
Technologies
NetSuite, Zip, Coupa, Ariba, Ironclad, Ramp
Responsibilities
Manage global vendor base including AI infrastructure, cloud, data providers, SaaS, contractors, and agencies; build and optimize procurement workflows; partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Security, Engineering, and GTM teams; track renewals and usage-based commitments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
