Austin-Based Procurement Lead for Kitchen Projects

CloudKitchens; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CloudKitchens is hiring in Austin for a procurement-focused role that partners with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers to deliver commercial kitchen developments. You will manage budgets, review vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and drive cost-saving initiatives across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, cost estimating, or vendor management.
• Familiarity with construction materials, commercial equipment, or construction-related purchasing.
• Experience working with vendor quotations, contracts, pricing, and cost estimates.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple vendors, purchases, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment or construction procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project cost estimates, procurement budgets, and vendor contracts for commercial kitchen development projects.
• Source and coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers to support project delivery.
• Review vendor proposals and commercial submissions, negotiate pricing, and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Coordinate purchasing, pricing, and delivery of construction materials and kitchen equipment across multiple project locations.
• Partner with Kitchen Onboarding and internal teams to procure equipment that meets operational requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, approvals, and ongoing vendor management to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cost estimating

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Job description

CloudKitchens is hiring in Austin for a procurement-focused role that partners with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers to deliver commercial kitchen developments. You will manage budgets, review vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and drive cost-saving initiatives across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills with a hands-on approach.