Launch Procurement Lead for EV Retail & Vendors

Ever; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ever is building a modern EV retail platform and seeks a Procurement Manager to lead procurement, vendor coordination, and purchasing strategy across Sales and Recon operations. You will support new site launches with equipment, tools, and supplies, while partnering with Expansion, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to manage spend and vendor performance.

Travel to launch sites is required, and you will build standardized purchasing playbooks, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings as Ever

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, operations, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple vendors, purchase orders, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Comfort building processes and systems in a fast paced, high growth environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compare pricing, evaluate vendors, and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally with Operations, Finance, Project Management, and site leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support new site launches, vendor coordination, procurement activities, and onsite operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement planning and execution for new Sales and Recon locations.
• Develop site specific equipment, tool, supply, and inventory requirements.
• Build purchasing plans aligned with launch timelines and operational readiness milestones.
• Place and track purchase orders to ensure critical items arrive on time.
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, and vendor scheduling with project and site teams.
• Identify long lead items and procurement risks early to prevent launch delays.
• Support vehicle logistics and readiness needs associated with new site launches.
• Travel to launch locations as needed to support procurement and onsite readiness.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors across equipment, tools, supplies, facility services, and other operational needs.
• Obtain and compare quotes to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and service.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, service expectations, and purchasing agreements.
• Build relationships with preferred vendors capable of supporting Ever as we scale.
• Manage vendor performance, delivery timelines, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors and leverage company wide purchasing volume.
• Own purchasing activity within approved launch and operational budgets.
• Maintain visibility into committed, ordered, received, and outstanding spend.
• Partner with Expansion, Finance, and Accounting to track budgets, invoices, and purchase approvals.
• Identify cost saving opportunities without sacrificing operational quality or readiness.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including orders, vendors, pricing, and agreements.
• Establish standard equipment, tool, and supply packages for Ever facilities.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for commonly used operational supplies and launch materials.
• Develop reorder points and purchasing standards to reduce emergency and unnecessary spend.
• Maintain preferred vendor lists, pricing benchmarks, and equipment specifications.
• Build and continuously improve Ever's procurement playbook so every launch becomes more efficient and predictable.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Travel readiness

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Ever is building a modern EV retail platform and seeks a Procurement Manager to lead procurement, vendor coordination, and purchasing strategy across Sales and Recon operations. You will support new site launches with equipment, tools, and supplies, while partnering with Expansion, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to manage spend and vendor performance.

Travel to launch sites is required, and you will build standardized purchasing playbooks, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings as Ever