Procurement Associate

Who we are

Cloud Kitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone.

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We re changing the game for restaurateurs whether they re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.

What you ll do

• Prepare and manage project cost estimates, procurement budgets, and vendor contracts for commercial kitchen development projects.
• Source and coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers to support project delivery.
• Review vendor proposals and commercial submissions, negotiate pricing, and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Coordinate purchasing, pricing, and delivery of construction materials and kitchen equipment across multiple project locations.
• Partner with Kitchen Onboarding and internal teams to procure equipment that meets operational requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, approvals, and ongoing vendor management to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

What we re looking for

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, cost estimating, or vendor management.
• Familiarity with construction materials, commercial equipment, or construction-related purchasing.
• Experience working with vendor quotations, contracts, pricing, and cost estimates.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple vendors, purchases, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands on approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment or construction procurement is a plus.

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry:
  You ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment:
  You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer s success.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Austin office. As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $71,000 - $83,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
  • Discretionary vacation days
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid Bereavement leave
  • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company s discretion.