Procurement Lead
Core
Build Baseten's procurement function from the ground up to enable scalable purchasing workflows and vendor management for a high-growth AI infrastructure company.
Role type
Procurement Lead (foundational build)
Builds
Company-wide procurement processes, P2P workflows, vendor management frameworks, and spend visibility systems.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / High-Growth Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Procurement strategy, process design from scratch, RFP management, strategic sourcing, vendor contract negotiation, vendor risk assessment, cross-functional partnership, SOX compliance, audit readiness
Preferred skills
Modern procurement platforms with AI, high-growth business operations, SOX controls familiarity
Technologies
P2P platforms
Responsibilities
Design and implement company-wide procurement processes and approval routing; Establish procurement policies and operating models; Build reporting and visibility into company-wide spend; Own vendor onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessment; Lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations; Partner with Legal, Security, Compliance, and IT to align workflows with business needs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
