Tailscale is seeking a Procurement Manager to build and own the company's procurement function. The successful candidate will create lightweight, scalable processes and systems to help teams buy the software and services they need while maintaining strong commercial discipline and appropriate legal, security, and financial controls.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or technology purchasing, ideally in SaaS or other high-growth technology environments
- Proven success building procurement processes, policies, and tooling from scratch and operating them independently
- Strong experience negotiating SaaS, cloud, data, and professional services agreements
- Ability to partner credibly with Legal, Security, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
- Strong analytical and financial skills, including the ability to evaluate total cost of ownership and identify savings opportunities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a service-minded approach
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
- A competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive group benefits
- Remote first company
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL
- Support for your personal and professional development
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration
- A build-your-own home office setup
- Generous parental leave program