Gridware · 17 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. They are seeking a Procurement Manager to build and scale their procurement function, focusing on vendor management, spending analysis, and process improvements in a high-growth environment.
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Responsibilities
Find, negotiate and manage vendors. Support broader organization in sourcing and vendor selection through data-driven analysis and market research
Analyze company spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
Track supplier performance, pricing trends, and contract compliance
Build and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and forecasts
Partner with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align purchasing with business needs
Help design and improve procurement processes, policies, and tools
Assist with contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations (as needed)
Support ad-hoc analysis related to supply risk, demand planning, and scaling operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or analytics
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (SQL or Python is a plus)
Ability to turn messy data into clear insights and recommendations
Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
"Off the Grid", a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training
Company
Gridware
Gridware is a grid‑technology company dedicated to improving safety and reliability on the electrical transmission and distribution systems.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$97.2MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-11-17Series B· $55M
2025-01-08Series A· $26.4M
2023-06-13Seed· $10.5M
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