Senior Procurement Specialist
| Company | Taskrabbit |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $90000 – $120000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, preferably in a fast-paced tech or marketplace environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing a wide range of vendors (software/SaaS, marketing, corporate services).
- A working knowledge of procurement systems and processes — bonus points for experience implementing or managing procurement tools.
- Ability to balance process rigor with flexibility and business pragmatism.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. You know how to build partnerships and influence beyond your direct organizational authority.
- A detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and financial acumen. Passion for continuous improvement and driving efficiency across an organization.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end procurement process, including vendor selection, negotiation, contract management, and purchase order approval.
- Develop, implement and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and tools to support operational consistency and internal controls.
- Partner with cross-functional department leaders incl. Legal, Finance, and IT to understand needs, define sourcing strategies, and execute procurement plans.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and drive value through competitive sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization.
- Track, evaluate, and manage vendor performance and spend, ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance with agreed terms.
- Enhance procurement documentation, approval workflows, and spend visibility.
- Own and continuously improve the vendor database and procurement tracking tools (e.g., spend dashboards, renewal calendars, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with legal teams on contract terms and risk mitigation.
- Familiarity with SOX, audit requirements, or internal controls.
- Procurement experience in an international, multi-entity environment.
- Experience working with privacy, data security, and compliance issues in software procurement.