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FaireSenior Manager, Global Procurement & Sourcing
Faire seeks a Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Sourcing to establish and lead the procurement division at their San Francisco office. Operating as a hybrid team…
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Faire seeks a Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Sourcing to establish and lead the procurement division at their San Francisco office. Operating as a hybrid team member, this professional will shape the long-term vision of purchasing operations, balancing internal controls with corporate agility. Faire functions as a technology wholesale marketplace that utilizes data and machine learning to link independent retailers with international product suppliers, supporting local commerce worldwide. This position…
Job Description
Faire seeks a Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Sourcing to establish and lead the procurement division at their San Francisco office. Operating as a hybrid team member, this professional will shape the long-term vision of purchasing operations, balancing internal controls with corporate agility. Faire functions as a technology wholesale marketplace that utilizes data and machine learning to link independent retailers with international product suppliers, supporting local commerce worldwide.
This position acts as an individual contributor and people manager, requiring direct execution of sourcing initiatives alongside the creation of scalable systems and governance policies. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with legal, financial, systems, and human resources departments to streamline vendor engagement and reduce unnecessary expenditures. Professionals who thrive in fast-paced startup environments while possessing both strategic vision and hands-on execution skills will find this opportunity well-suited to their background.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the long-term procurement strategy, establishing guiding principles, internal policies, and performance indicators
- Design purchasing workflows and approval chains that maintain financial controls while supporting operational speed
- Lead sourcing efforts across high-priority categories, negotiate contract renewals, and eliminate redundant vendor costs
- Partner with legal and internal business stakeholders during vendor evaluations, request for proposals, and term negotiations
- Collaborate with accounting and systems teams to improve procure-to-pay platforms, invoice matching, and artificial intelligence tool integration
- Advise corporate leadership on spend governance and build out a team of sourcing professionals over time
- Manage multiple concurrent projects from initial concept through final delivery while coordinating cross-functional resources
Requirements
- Seven to ten years of professional experience spanning procurement, sourcing, or financial operations
- Background working in both startup environments and larger, scaled corporate organizations
- Demonstrated history of building or scaling a procurement or sourcing function from its inception
- Extensive knowledge of sourcing strategies, vendor negotiation techniques, cost control, and supplier performance management
- Practical familiarity with procure-to-pay software solutions such as Zip, Coupa, NetSuite, or Workday Financials
- Ability to operate in a hybrid setting requiring three days per week in the San Francisco office
Qualifications
- Strong process design capabilities paired with a focus on workflow efficiency, data integrity, and automation
- Demonstrated capacity to influence and collaborate across legal, financial, and business units
- Player-coach mindset combining willingness to execute tactical tasks with structural system-building
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary compensation ranging from $156,000 to $214,500
- Equity ownership opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package covering personal and professional needs
- Flexibility to work remotely for up to four weeks per year while in a hybrid role
- Access to enterprise artificial intelligence tools and modern productivity systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco. Employees work from the office three days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flexible day of their choice, with the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Sourcing position?
The base pay range for this position in San Francisco is between $156,000 and $214,500, and the role is also eligible for equity and benefits.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have between 7 and 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or finance operations roles, including background at both startups and scaled companies.
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