Principal, Procurement

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Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship.

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview.

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal Better Up Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal Better Up Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game‑changing, career‑defining, soul‑lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life‑changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture.

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

We are a hybrid company with a focus on in‑person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week, or eight days per month. Our US hub locations include:
Austin, TX;
New York City, NY;
San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area. If this is a role based in Europe, our Europe hub locations are London, UK and Amsterdam, NL. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying.

At Better Up, procurement isn’t about control—it’s about enabling clarity, responsible growth, and speed.

• Procurement Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and execute a company‑wide procurement strategy focused on SaaS and technology vendor.
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to Legal, Finance, and business leaders, balancing cost optimization, compliance, and agility all through an AI native lens.
  • Design and operationalize frameworks for risk management, contracting, and governance that align with Better Up’s values and growth objectives.
  • Advocate for the use of high‑leverage tools (including AI) to streamline sourcing, contract workflows, and vendor performance tracking.
  • Regularly engage with executive leadership on vendor strategy, capital planning, and investment trade‑offs.
• Operational Excellence
  • Own the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and negotiation through onboarding, renewal, and offboarding.
  • Deliver measurable business impact through cost optimization, supplier performance, and process efficiency.
  • Build dashboards and KPIs to provide executive visibility into spend trends, savings realized, and procurement ROI.
  • Establish scalable procurement policies and controls to support audit readiness and future public‑company compliance.
  • Lead continuous improvement through retros, sprints, and cross‑functional experimentation.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and IT to ensure vendors meet contractual, financial, and data privacy requirements.
  • Partner with department leaders to forecast spend, identify savings opportunities, and prioritize vendor consolidation.
  • Educate internal teams on procurement best practices, creating a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Operate as a connector and advisor, helping teams move faster through clear processes and thoughtful decision‑making.
• Future Planning & Team Development
  • Create the roadmap for a scalable procurement organization, including team design, resourcing, and capability growth.
  • Build the business case for future hiring, system investments, and advanced analytics to enhance decision‑making.
  • Stay informed on SaaS market dynamics, category trends, and supplier innovations to inform strategy and vendor negotiations.

• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience—preferably in a high‑growth SaaS or technology environment.
• Deep expertise in SaaS vendor strategy, contracting, and lifecycle management.
• Proven success driving measurable savings, efficiency, and risk reduction while supporting business velocity.
• Strong…