Gridware Technologies Inc.
Indirect Procurement Manager
Gridware Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Gridware
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high‑precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate‑tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.
About the Role We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to help build and scale our procurement function from the ground up. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and vendor management. You’ll analyze spending, support sourcing decisions, and help create processes that keep our startup fast, cost‑efficient, and resilient as we grow.
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
Find, negotiate and manage vendors. Support broader organization in sourcing and vendor selection through data‑dr正版 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
Support ad‑hoc analysis related to scaling operations
Plan and perform quarterly businessneapolis with suppliers
Required Skills
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 klingt data analysis imil
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 woman‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous start‑up environment
Bonus Skills
ERP implementation experience
$140,000 - $150,000 a year
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some provider 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 Parsing-mmivissements
Company‑paid training
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About the Role We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to help build and scale our procurement function from the ground up. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and vendor management. You’ll analyze spending, support sourcing decisions, and help create processes that keep our startup fast, cost‑efficient, and resilient as we grow.
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
Find, negotiate and manage vendors. Support broader organization in sourcing and vendor selection through data‑dr正版 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
Support ad‑hoc analysis related to scaling operations
Plan and perform quarterly businessneapolis with suppliers
Required Skills
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 klingt data analysis imil
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 woman‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous start‑up environment
Bonus Skills
ERP implementation experience
$140,000 - $150,000 a year
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some provider 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 Parsing-mmivissements
Company‑paid training
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