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Salary: USD 128,000 - 178,000 / annual
Checkr is a data platform powering safe and fair decisions through AI verification. The company serves over 140,000 customers including Uber, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Anthropic. Checkr is recognized on the Forbes Cloud 100 2025 list and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Category Manager will be a critical member of a growing Procurement Team, partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver a best-in-class procurement experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and cost avoidance while optimizing vendor performance
- Collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and serving as the primary liaison between stakeholders and vendors
- Leading complex contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Facilitating RFX processes to ensure transparency and competitiveness in vendor selection
- Staying informed on industry trends and technological advancements, especially in AI, to identify new vendor opportunities and drive innovation
- Creating and presenting reports with actionable insights to guide decision-making
The role is based in Denver, CO or San Francisco, CA, with an expectation to work from the office 3+ days per week. Checkr offers in-office perks including lunch five times a week, commuter stipend, and relocation assistance for those willing to relocate to a hub location.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing-related work experience with strong knowledge across the entire lifecycle of strategic sourcing and corporate procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, RFX development and analysis, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
- Proven experience influencing strategy, driving decision-making, and achieving measurable results
- Solid communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills with ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical, judgment, and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and manage cross-functional teams
- A-player mindset with strong bias for action: raising the bar, moving with urgency, staying resilient through ambiguity, and taking ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes
