Procurement Associate
About The Position
The Procurement Associate supports commercial kitchen development projects by managing project cost estimates, procurement budgets, vendor contracts, and purchasing. The role sources and coordinates with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers; reviews vendor proposals and commercial submissions; negotiates pricing; and identifies cost-saving opportunities. It also coordinates the purchasing, pricing, and delivery of construction materials and kitchen equipment across multiple project locations, partnering with Kitchen Onboarding and internal teams to ensure equipment meets operational requirements. The associate supports contract negotiations, approvals, and vendor management to help keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role is based at the company’s Austin office and is onsite five days per week. The base salary range is $71,000–$83,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications; the total rewards package may also include equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, cost estimating, or vendor management.
- Familiarity with construction materials, commercial equipment, or construction-related purchasing.
- Experience working with vendor quotations, contracts, pricing, and cost estimates.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple vendors, purchases, and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with commercial kitchen equipment or construction procurement.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage project cost estimates, procurement budgets, and vendor contracts for commercial kitchen development projects.
- Source and coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers to support project delivery.
- Review vendor proposals and commercial submissions, negotiate pricing, and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
- Coordinate purchasing, pricing, and delivery of construction materials and kitchen equipment across multiple project locations.
- Partner with Kitchen Onboarding and internal teams to procure equipment that meets operational requirements.
- Support contract negotiations, approvals, and ongoing vendor management to help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including multiple plans and HSA options.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Optional supplemental life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
- Pet insurance discount.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
- Discretionary vacation days.
- Eight paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Potential eligibility for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
