Sr. Program Manager, Start-Up Procurement

About Exol

Exol is a jointly managed venture between Symbotic and Softbank that pioneering warehousing‑as‑a‑service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and automating solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors such as wholesale, retail, and general merchandising.

We provide flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services to meet the dynamic needs of modern supply chains, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while we handle warehouse complexities.

• Procurement Ownership:
  Own end‑to‑end procurement of all site fit‑out materials and services outside of construction and automation scope, spanning facility supplies, breakroom equipment, safety materials, signage, janitorial services, recycling programs, and more.
• Module & BOM Development:
  Partner with internal module owners to develop, document, and maintain standardized module specifications and bills of materials (BOMs), ensuring every site is outfitted consistently and completely from day one.
• Vendor Identification & Management:
  Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors across categories including furniture, safety equipment, vending, janitorial, and recycling, establishing reliable supplier relationships that support Exol’s growth pipeline.
• Cost Optimization:
  Develop and execute cost savings strategies through bulk purchasing agreements, vendor consolidation, and competitive sourcing, ensuring Exol captures the benefit of scale as we expand.
• Order Management & Receipt Coordination:
  Manage the full order lifecycle for each site from purchase order generation through delivery confirmation, ensuring materials arrive on time, in full, and in sequence with site readiness milestones.
• Module Reviews & Continuous Improvement:
  Lead regular reviews of module specifications and BOMs with internal stakeholders, incorporating operational learnings from live sites to improve accuracy, reduce waste, and evolve standards over time.
• Spend Visibility:
  Build and maintain procurement tracking tools that provide clear visibility into committed spend, order status, and budget performance across all active site fit‑outs.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination:
  Work closely with Facilities, Operations, and onsite start‑up leadership teams to align procurement timelines with project schedules, ensuring materials are on‑site when needed without creating storage or sequencing conflicts.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or program management, preferably within a high‑growth, multi‑site, or start‑up operating environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement work streams across active projects, with strong organizational discipline and attention to delivery timelines.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships across multiple spend categories, including services and indirect materials.
• Experience working with bills of materials or equivalent product/materials documentation in an operational or facilities context, with an ability to translate stakeholder needs into structured procurement requirements.
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or comparable procurement or supply chain credentials.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience supporting the fit‑out, launch, or operational start‑up of warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment center environments.
• Preferred:
  Experience structuring and managing bulk purchasing agreements or master supply contracts that deliver cost savings at scale across multiple sites or locations.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with enterprise procurement or inventory management platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) for purchase order management and spend tracking.

Up to 25% travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi‑weekly basis.