Procurement Manager
About The Position
At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector. With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, seaports, and more. Our growing global team of 250+ employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence. We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations and supplier management across UVeye’s growing supply chain. This role will oversee a team of buyers, ensuring efficient procurement processes, strong vendor performance, and reliable material availability to support production and operations. The ideal candidate brings both leadership experience and a deep understanding of procurement execution within a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment. A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Prior experience managing or leading a team of buyers or procurement professionals
- Strong understanding of purchasing operations, supplier management, and procurement processes
- Proven experience with supplier negotiations and cost management initiatives
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automotive, automotive tech, or hardware/electronics manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of direct vs. indirect procurement in production-driven organizations
- Experience improving procurement processes and implementing best practices
- Familiarity with global sourcing and supplier networks
- Data-driven mindset with experience tracking procurement KPIs and performance metrics
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement strategy across both direct (production) and indirect spend categories
- Manage and mentor a team of buyers, overseeing day-to-day purchasing operations
- Ensure effective supplier management, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
- Oversee purchase order lifecycle management and ensure procurement compliance with internal policies
- Support and lead supplier negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery terms
- Ensure consistent material availability to support manufacturing and operational needs
- Coordinate procurement activities cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams
- Drive supplier performance improvements and cost reduction initiatives
- Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies, processes, and best practices
- Support supplier selection, onboarding, and qualification processes
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Company 401k Match.
- 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
- Career growth as we scale across the US.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
