Procurement Analyst (Direct)

IREN; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

IREN, a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, seeks a Procurement Analyst (Direct) in San Francisco. You will own the procure-to-pay cycle for datacenter and AI infrastructure projects, coordinating with vendors, project managers, Procurement, Legal, and Finance.

Strong SAP skills and cost-tracking experience are essential. The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or P2P operations, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to manage multiple orders and budgets with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in purchasing/procure-to-pay, accounts payable, or project cost control; datacenter or large-scale infra exposure preferred.
• Hands-on SAP (or other ERP) experience: PO entry, vendor onboarding/master data, invoice entry, SES entry, invoice resolution.
• Knowledge of procure-to-pay cycle, contracts, change orders, and project scope.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage parts requests from datacenter technicians, software development, and site teams.
• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers for cost and lead time; obtain formal quotes.
• Own end-to-end procure-to-pay process with stakeholders.
• Perform SAP entries including vendor onboarding and PO upload for Finance approval.
• Review and validate vendor and contractor invoices against contracts, POs, and scope.

Skills

Vendor liaison

Cost control

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional comms

Project cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: San Francisco l Department: AI Infrastructure Supply Chain l Reporting to: Director, Business Operations (S2P) |Work Location Type:#Hybrid

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.

The Procurement Analyst (Direct) owns the procure-to-pay cycle for IREN's datacenter and AI infrastructure projects and keeps project spend visible and controlled. The role combines buying the parts that keep existing sites running (transceivers, network cards, cables, replacement hardware - typically, time-sensitive orders, validating, processing invoices against contracts, POs, and approved scope while tracking project budgets, burn rates, and actuals versus forecast. Reporting to the Director, Business Operations (S2P), the analyst is the day-to-day liaison between requestors, project managers, vendors, Procurement, Legal, and Finance, and owns the related records in SAP.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way - responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience across purchasing or procure-to-pay operations, accounts payable or billing, and project cost control; datacenter, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction exposure preferred.
• Hands‑on SAP (or other large‑scale ERP) experience: PO entry, vendor onboarding and master data, invoice and SES entry, and invoice exception resolution.
• Working knowledge of the procure-to-pay cycle (RFQs, PO drafting, legal and delegated‑authority approvals, three‑way match, payment) and of contracts, change orders, and project scope.
• Experience with project cost tracking: budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, burn‑rate monitoring, accruals, and cost coding.
• Familiarity with IT and network hardware terminology (transceivers, NICs, optics, cabling) sufficient to run RFQs and coordinate technical review.
• Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills; experience producing cost, status, and exception reports for Finance and operations.
• Highly detail‑oriented and organized, able to manage many concurrent orders, invoices, and projects with urgency, and to communicate clearly with vendors, project managers, executives, and Finance.

Job responsibilities

• Receive and triage parts requests from datacenter technicians, software development, and site teams.
• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers for cost and lead time, confirm viability with the requestor, and obtain a formal quote.
• Own the end-to-end procure-to-pay process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform SAP entries including vendor onboarding and PO upload for financial approval by Finance.
• Review and validate vendor and contractor invoices against contracts, POs, and approved scope for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the invoice exceptions process within SAP, resolving blocked, mismatched, underfunded, or misaligned POs and invoices with vendors, project managers, Procurement, and accounts payable; serve as primary contact for vendor billing inquiries.
• Prepare the month‑end invoice exceptions report for Finance and weekly summaries of approved SES billing for project controls teams.
• Manage and track project budgets for datacenter construction, development, and technology projects: maintain cost records, monitor actuals versus budget, prepare forecasts, variance analysis, and cost summaries, and act as finance business partner to project stakeholders.
• Monitor burn rates for major contractors, flag potential funding shortfalls to project teams, and work with Procurement on material costs and cash‑flow timing.
• Support month‑end activities (accruals, cost forecasting, AP reconciliation, financial reporting) and respond to audit and documentation requests related to project spend.
• Identify recurring delays, exceptions, or control gaps across the procure-to-pay and project cost processes and recommend process or SAP improvements.

Other important requirements

• Pre‑employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
• Remote role across US and Canadian operations; requires a reliable home‑office setup, flexible work hours across time zones, and occasional travel to data center sites, supplier locations, and team events.

The IREN Package

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long‑term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well‑being, and long‑term success.

Compensation

• The expected base salary for this role USD $165,000-$185,000/annum..
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long‑term incentive).
• Relocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Retirement & Financial Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.