Procurement Manager

Atoms; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atoms is building Real-world AI-driven robots for food, mining, and transport, with a focus on scalable procurement and vendor management. We seek a Procurement Manager to own vendor strategy, drive cost optimization, and govern contracts across facilities, equipment, utilities, and services.

The role partners with Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, and Finance to deliver disciplined spend, improve service levels, and unlock savings at scale.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ownership mindset and rapid learning.
• Strong procurement, construction and supplier strategy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing strategies for projects from planning to completion (construction, materials, equipment).
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal and others to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Source, evaluate and manage contractors, vendors, and suppliers across multiple projects.
• Lead RFx/RFP processes, analyze bids and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while balancing quality and timelines.
• Manage vendor relationships, performance, pricing, contracts, and risk.
• Ensure materials and services meet schedules and milestones.
• Monitor market trends, costs, capacity, and supply risks.

Skills

ownership mindset

procurement expertise

negotiation

data-driven decisions

vendor management

cross-functional partner

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

About the role

Procurement is a critical lever in how we scale efficiently and operate at a high standard across hundreds of facilities. As a Procurement Manager, you will own vendor strategy, cost optimization, and contract governance across key categories including facilities, equipment, utilities, and services.

You will partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, and Finance to drive disciplined spend, improve service levels, and unlock measurable savings at scale. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision making, and the ability to build and manage vendor relationships across a national footprint.

Success in this role means delivering cost savings, increasing contract coverage, standardizing procurement processes, and ensuring our operators have the infrastructure and support they need to perform at their best.

What you’ll do

• Lead procurement and sourcing strategies for construction projects, materials, equipment, and services from planning through project completion.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to understand project needs, identify suppliers, and develop sourcing strategies.
• Source, evaluate, and manage general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers across multiple projects.
• Lead RFx/RFP processes, analyze bids and proposals, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and execute supplier agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while balancing project quality, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Manage key vendor relationships, including performance, pricing, contracts, payment terms, risk, and compliance.
• Partner with construction teams to ensure materials and services are sourced and delivered according to project schedules and key milestones.
• Monitor market trends, material costs, vendor capacity, and supply risks that could impact construction timelines or budgets.
• Develop and improve procurement processes, tools, reporting, and vendor management practices as the company scales.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives independently and provide recommendations and results to senior leadership.

What we’re looking for

• A self-starter with an ownership mindset, driven to learn fast, go deep, and become a true expert in procurement, construction, and supplier strategy.
• A builder who can own cost from concept to completion, coordinating estimates across design phases, procuring GCs, architects, and engineers, and managing contracts while maintaining tight control over project cash flow.
• A strong negotiator who leads sourcing efforts end-to-end, confidently navigating complex, high-stakes vendor, supplier, and contractor negotiations to consistently secure best-in-class terms.
• An operator who can orchestrate pricing, logistics, and sequencing of specialized kitchen construction materials across a national footprint with precision and speed.
• A cross-functional partner who works closely with KOB teams to procure and deliver kitchen equipment tailored to licensee needs, balancing customization with scalability.
• A cost leader who drives value engineering, challenges assumptions, and finds creative ways to reduce spend while improving quality and performance.
• A data-driven thinker who is comfortable working with large datasets, leveraging analytics and market insights to inform decisions and unlock efficiencies at scale.

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Austinoffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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