Head of Procurement

Company: Palantir
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

A World-Changing CompanyPalantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.The RoleAs the Head of Procurement, you'll be leading a nascent organization that is growing both in size and impact. You'll first dig in to understand the current landscape, and then begin to build and implement your long-term strategic vision for the evolution of the function. You will rely on your core team of procurement operators, contract experts, and sourcing managers to ensure company growth is met with thoughtful scale and automation in your processes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to have a direct and measurable financial impact on our bottom line and improve the purchasing experience for stakeholders around the company.Core Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SMEs and operators working to develop and execute the team's strategic global vision on sourcing, policy, and procurement.
• Develop and maintain cohesive relationships with key cross-functional partners, in addition to the wider business to ensure systems and processes will scale.
• Optimize operations across supplier, contracting, and order management workflows, partnering closely with FP&A, Accounts Payable, and Accounting.
• Build an end-to-end sourcing function including templates, workstreams and trainings for things like deal flow management, negotiation strategies, and establishing success metrics.
• Establish team goals, KPI reporting packages, and the long-term roadmap.What We Value
  • Experience building workflows and processes that adapt to a scaling business environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; accuracy in work products and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Operate using systems and tools currently utilized by the team (e.g. Coupa, Netsuite, etc) or have the ability to quickly adapt to them.What We Require
    • 10+ years of experience, including 2 years of team leadership. Significant experience in the tech/SaaS or equivalent experience in the people leadership, procurement operations and strategic sourcing space.
    • Clear long-term vision for an effective global procurement function.SalaryThe estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $115,000 - $140,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.Benefits
      • Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance.
      • Employees are automatically covered by Palantir's basic life, AD&D and disability insurance.
      • Commuter benefits.
      • Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based.
      • 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs).
      • 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
      • Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events.
      • Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents.
      • Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation.
      • Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
      • Employees can enroll in Palantir's 401k plan.Life at PalantirWe want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that's why we celebrate individuals' strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community. Learn more at and note that our offerings may vary by region.In keeping consistent with Palantir's values and culture, we believe employees are "better together" and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for "Remote" work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please and let us know how we can help.
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