Procurement Manager

Summary

Join Taskrabbit as a Procurement Manager and lead sourcing efforts across the company for tech and non-tech purchases. You will partner with department leads to make smart purchasing decisions, manage vendor relationships, and support growth, cost discipline, and business agility. This remote-first role involves managing the end-to-end procurement process, developing and enforcing procurement policies, and identifying cost savings opportunities. You will also track vendor performance, enhance procurement documentation, and improve procurement tools. The role will transition to a hybrid model in 2025, requiring 2 days per week in the New York City office. Taskrabbit offers a supportive and diverse work environment with excellent benefits.

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

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance
• A 401k match with immediate vesting for our US based employees
• Generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks
• Taskrabbit product stipends
• Wellness + productivity + education stipends
• IKEA discounts
• Reproductive health support