About the role
Retell AI, a rapidly growing voice AI company backed by Y Combinator, is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish and lead its procurement operations. The role involves managing vendor relationships, sourcing, negotiations, and building procurement processes from scratch to support the company's scaling efforts. The team is focused on creating intelligent AI-powered contact centers and values innovative, fast-paced contributors.
The Procurement Manager will collaborate with multiple departments including Finance, Legal, Engineering, and HR to optimize vendor selection, reduce costs, and ensure contractual compliance. The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with large company spend, and the ability to operate independently in a startup environment. The position is based onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a competitive salary and benefits.
Candidates should have over five years of procurement experience, especially in SaaS or tech sectors, and be comfortable working with data and automation tools. The company offers relocation support, comprehensive health coverage, and a performance-based compensation structure. This is a high-responsibility role suited for a strategic thinker eager to build a procurement function at a fast-growing tech leader.