Procurement Manager - Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Uber Freight

$119K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or similar field.
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier/vendor procurement or strategic sourcing.
  • Proven record in leading end-to-end contract negotiations.
  • Managed $10M+ in annual spend.
  • Expertise in vendor sourcing methodologies and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and issue RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Analyze supplier quotes and perform cost/TCO analysis for recommendations.
  • Assist in building global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct spend analysis by vendor and category to identify trends and risks.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting using Tableau and Excel.
  • Collaborate with departments to gather requirements for procurement goals.
  • Engage suppliers and manage competitive bidding and contract negotiations.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored health plan.
  • Dental and vision benefits.
  • 401k match.
  • Financial and mental wellness benefits.
  • Parental leave.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance.
Full Job Description
Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3228

No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role.

About the Role

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.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • 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


Basic Qualifications

  • 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


Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
  • California: The salary range for this role is $119,050 to $150,000 a year.

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