Head of Procurement

Job Summary

To enhance procurement efficiency, the full-time Head of Procurement will design and implement a streamlined procurement process, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and administer Ashby's procurement process, ensuring fast and frictionless operations with intelligent escalation pathways
• Create a consolidated view of company-wide vendor spend and evaluate procurement tools
• Lead negotiations and contract structuring for complex vendor relationships while equipping business leaders with necessary tools

Required qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement or vendor management within a high-growth tech environment
• Strong systems thinking and a passion for designing efficient processes
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and build processes from the ground up
• Proven track record of balancing economic considerations with maintaining positive vendor relationships
• Clear opinions on best practices for procurement processes and vendor evaluation methodologies