Procurement Associate

CloudKitchens • Austin, TX

2d • $71,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery by transforming underutilized properties into smart kitchens. The Procurement Associate supports commercial kitchen development projects by managing cost estimates, procurement budgets, vendor contracts, sourcing, purchasing, and vendor coordination. The role partners with internal teams and external vendors to ensure equipment and materials meet project and operational requirements, and that projects stay on schedule and within budget.

This role is based in the Austin office and is onsite five days a week. The base salary range is $71,000–$83,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The role may also be eligible for 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 cost-reduction opportunities.
• 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 keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plans including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed