Procurement Manager

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence.

Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We are an in‑office company and expect employees to work from the Applied Intuition office five days a week. We recognize the importance of flexibility and trust employees to manage schedules responsibly, allowing occasional remote work and early departures when needed.

We are looking for high‑impact procurement professionals who thrive in rapidly evolving environments where speed and communication are critical. Procurement Managers drive successful commodity sourcing strategies with a long‑term view, developing relationships across industries to establish a strong supplier foundation. This role requires intense internal collaboration to deliver results that meet key business, technical, cost, and schedule requirements.

Procurement Managers own short‑ and long‑term deal structuring, maximizing the value of an engagement across cost, contract, and product. This role will evolve alongside the state of artificial intelligence in the Procurement industry, as new tools shape the way we engage with key systems and stakeholders.

• Develop a long‑term strategy and secure cross‑functional buy‑in
• Create and execute RFx strategies
• Build strong relationships while negotiating with industry‑leading suppliers
• Reduce cost and increase value
• Manage internally and externally by influence
• Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency of impact

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, global supply management, or similar field
• 3+ years leading AD/ADAS commodity procurement
• Strong sense of urgency and a strategic mindset
• Insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
• Highly efficient executive‑level communication skills
• Ability to cut through ambiguity to make concrete and sound decisions
• Thorough understanding of complex contract structures
• Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute in a fast‑paced environment
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, global supply management, or similar field
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, business, or similar field

• MBA
• Experience with the Google suite of tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs)
• Experience using Slack on a professional level
• Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.

Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $180,000 – $230,000 USD annually.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We also comply with Executive Order 13496 regarding employee rights under federal labor laws.