Procurement Manager - Vendor/Supplier Sourcing at Uber Freight in San Francisco, CA 94158, United States

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Supplier/vendor procurement
• Strategic sourcing (hardware, software)
• Procurement analytics
• End-to-end contract negotiations
• Managing annual spend
• Data analysis
• Cost and TCO analysis
• Spend analysis
• Dashboard and KPI reporting
• Tableau
• Excel

Preferred

• Vendor sourcing methodologies
• Supplier relationship management
• Advanced analytical skills
• Procurement ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel/Sheets modeling

Benefits

• 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.