Procurement Manager at Gridware in San Francisco, California, United States | USD140,000-150,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

vendor management

spend analysis

supplier monitoring

procurement dashboards

process design

contract review

The Procurement Manager will build and scale the procurement function from the ground up, operating at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and vendor management. The role involves analyzing spend, supporting sourcing decisions, and creating processes that keep the fast‑growing startup cost‑efficient and resilient. It is ideal for candidates who enjoy digging into data, improving systems, and collaborating cross‑functionally in a high‑growth environment.

Identify, negotiate, and manage vendors; support sourcing through data‑driven analysis and market research.
Analyze company spend to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
Monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and contract compliance.
Build and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and forecasts.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align purchasing with business needs.
Design and improve procurement processes, policies, and tools.
Assist with contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations as needed.
Conduct ad‑hoc analysis on supply risk, demand planning, and scaling operations.

Requirements

bachelor's

5+ years

excel

sql

communication

organized

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or analytics.
Strong analytical skills with Excel proficiency; SQL or Python a plus.
Ability to transform messy data into clear insights and recommendations.
Excellent communication and comfort working with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable thriving in a fast‑paced, ambiguous startup environment.

Benefits

$140,000 – $150,000 a year is the advertised compensation range. The description notes that many team members have acquired relevant expertise along the way, and candidates who meet part of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, work‑life balance, and professional development. Additional details on specific benefits are outlined below.

Health, dental, and vision coverage (Gold and Platinum plans, many fully covered).
Paid parental leave.
Alternating day off (every other Monday).
“Off the Grid” two‑week paid break annually.
Commuter allowance.
Company‑paid training.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$26.4M Series A

Funding Round

Secured significant investment from notable firms including Sequoia, Lowercarbon, and Fifty Years.

70% Outage Reduction

Service Improvement

Customers experienced a dramatic decrease in the duration of power outages thanks to Gridware's technology.

10,000+ Poles

Deployment Scale

The system has been installed across a vast network spanning thousands of poles and miles of power lines.

7× Revenue Growth

Financial Achievement

The company experienced rapid expansion and success in its first year of operation.

Founded by a former lineman and two Berkeley engineers to revolutionize power grid awareness.
Flagship Gridscope device provides edge analytics and alerts even during outages.
Technology integrates multiple types of sensing to detect hazards like fallen limbs.
After a pilot with PG&E, expanded operations across North America.
Physical tests include extreme conditions like live wire cutting to optimize hazard detection.
Combines solar-powered, ruggedized sensors with a cloud-independent analytics system.

Culture + Values

Passion, innovation, and technology align to modernize the power grid.
Pioneering ‘Active Grid Response’—immediate detection, precise localization, detailed identification, outage monitoring.
Developed in partnership with utilities—focused on working alongside linemen.
Built by a lineman for linemen—understands the rigor and commitment required in the field.
Relentlessly committed to giving crews the right tools to get the job done.

Environment + Sustainability

1,000+ miles & 10K+ poles

Gridscope Deployment Scale

Expanded Gridscope sensor deployment covers over 1,000 miles of power lines and 10,000 poles, enhancing wildfire risk mitigation efforts across multiple states.

70% Outage Reduction

Improved Grid Reliability

Gridscope technology has been shown to significantly reduce outage durations by over 70%, enhancing power grid stability and wildfire prevention.

Technology deployed across five U.S. states to reduce wildfire risk via early detection of vegetation and fallen-line hazards.
Continuous environmental stressor measurement (e.g., vibrations from falling branches) enables predictive maintenance and environmental hazard mitigation.

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Role

Description

vendor management

spend analysis

supplier monitoring

procurement dashboards

process design

contract review

Identify, negotiate, and manage vendors; support sourcing through data‑driven analysis and market research.
Analyze company spend to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
Monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and contract compliance.
Build and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and forecasts.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align purchasing with business needs.
Design and improve procurement processes, policies, and tools.
Assist with contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations as needed.
Conduct ad‑hoc analysis on supply risk, demand planning, and scaling operations.

Requirements

bachelor's

5+ years

excel

sql

communication

organized

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or analytics.
Strong analytical skills with Excel proficiency; SQL or Python a plus.
Ability to transform messy data into clear insights and recommendations.
Excellent communication and comfort working with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable thriving in a fast‑paced, ambiguous startup environment.

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, work‑life balance, and professional development. Additional details on specific benefits are outlined below.

Health, dental, and vision coverage (Gold and Platinum plans, many fully covered).
Paid parental leave.
Alternating day off (every other Monday).
“Off the Grid” two‑week paid break annually.
Commuter allowance.
Company‑paid training.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$26.4M Series A

Funding Round

Secured significant investment from notable firms including Sequoia, Lowercarbon, and Fifty Years.

70% Outage Reduction

Service Improvement

Customers experienced a dramatic decrease in the duration of power outages thanks to Gridware's technology.

10,000+ Poles

Deployment Scale

The system has been installed across a vast network spanning thousands of poles and miles of power lines.

7× Revenue Growth

Financial Achievement

The company experienced rapid expansion and success in its first year of operation.

Founded by a former lineman and two Berkeley engineers to revolutionize power grid awareness.
Flagship Gridscope device provides edge analytics and alerts even during outages.
Technology integrates multiple types of sensing to detect hazards like fallen limbs.
After a pilot with PG&E, expanded operations across North America.
Physical tests include extreme conditions like live wire cutting to optimize hazard detection.
Combines solar-powered, ruggedized sensors with a cloud-independent analytics system.

Culture + Values

Passion, innovation, and technology align to modernize the power grid.
Pioneering ‘Active Grid Response’—immediate detection, precise localization, detailed identification, outage monitoring.
Developed in partnership with utilities—focused on working alongside linemen.
Built by a lineman for linemen—understands the rigor and commitment required in the field.
Relentlessly committed to giving crews the right tools to get the job done.

Environment + Sustainability

1,000+ miles & 10K+ poles

Gridscope Deployment Scale

Expanded Gridscope sensor deployment covers over 1,000 miles of power lines and 10,000 poles, enhancing wildfire risk mitigation efforts across multiple states.

70% Outage Reduction

Improved Grid Reliability

Gridscope technology has been shown to significantly reduce outage durations by over 70%, enhancing power grid stability and wildfire prevention.

Technology deployed across five U.S. states to reduce wildfire risk via early detection of vegetation and fallen-line hazards.
Continuous environmental stressor measurement (e.g., vibrations from falling branches) enables predictive maintenance and environmental hazard mitigation.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

About Us

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