Procurement Manager - Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Uber Freight•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our global team to lead vendor/supplier procurement. This is an individual contributor role with a pathway to transition into a people management position in the near future. This person will help us frame vendor and supplier sourcing strategies, category management and data analytics for our company. You will be liaising between internal departments and suppliers, analyzing and comparing product samples, and negotiating procurement contracts on behalf of our company. The role will work hybrid out of our San Francisco office, 3 days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, and Finance, or related field
At least 5 years’ experience in supplier/vendor procurement, strategic sourcing (hardware, software), or procurement analytics across multiple categories
Experience leading end-to-end contract negotiations
Experience managing at least $10 million in annual spend

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in vendor sourcing methodologies, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
Advanced analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex supplier datasets and deliver actionable insights.
Hands-on proficiency with procurement ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Tableau, and advanced Excel/Sheets modeling.
Proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue Request for Information’s (RFI) , Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) in collaboration with business stakeholders for vendors/suppliers.
Analyze supplier quote responses performs cost and TCO analysis and provide data backed recommendations.
Assist in building global sourcing strategies across direct and indirect procurement categories aligned with business objectives
Perform a spend analysis by vendor, category and region to identify trends, opportunities and risks
Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting using tools like Tableau and Excel
Collaborate with stakeholders across the departments to gather requirements and ensure alignment with procurement goals
Help with supplier engagement, competitive bidding process and contract negotiations to drive value
Support contract management processes in collaboration with legal and ensure supplier compliance