Remote (United States) Remote (Country) Full-time USD 115,000 – 165,000 / year

Tailscale is hiring a Procurement Manager

About the Role

The role involves managing end-to-end procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring compliance, and supporting internal teams with timely acquisition of goods and services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing initiatives for goods and services across departments
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to agreements
  • Collaborate with finance to align procurement with budgeting cycles
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
  • Ensure compliance with legal and internal procurement policies
  • Support onboarding of new suppliers and vendor due diligence
  • Manage purchase orders and track fulfillment timelines
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, and facilities teams
  • Evaluate market trends to inform strategic sourcing decisions
  • Streamline procurement workflows to improve efficiency
  • Assist in audits related to procurement and spending
  • Develop and maintain vendor databases
  • Coordinate with logistics partners for timely delivery
  • Address supply chain disruptions proactively
  • Implement sustainable procurement practices where possible
  • Track key performance metrics for procurement operations
  • Support scaling efforts by adapting procurement strategies
  • Ensure ethical sourcing standards are upheld
  • Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive procurement data
  • Use procurement software to manage processes
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting sourcing
  • Provide regular reporting on spending and vendor performance

Compensation

Competitive salary with benefits

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Part of the operations team supporting global infrastructure and product development

Why This Role Matters

Efficient procurement directly impacts operational scalability and cost structure. This role ensures the company can grow without supply constraints while maintaining financial discipline.

Growth Opportunities

This position offers the chance to shape procurement strategy as the organization expands, with potential to lead a team and influence company-wide sourcing policies.

Available for qualified candidates

About company
Tailscale
Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more.
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Job Details
Department Finance
Category other
Posted a month ago