Before we get started:
Here at Ingenio, we'd love to talk with you regardless of your qualifications or years of experience. If you believe you’d be a great fit for this role, we invite you to apply even if you do not meet all points on the job description.
Who we are:
Ingenio is a global media and technology company developing products that provide guidance on love, relationships, career, and overall life. We are passionate about connecting people with the world’s best advisors and content to empower everyone to live happier lives.
Ingenio offers the world’s largest portfolio of over 20 marketplace and media brands in the spiritual and emotional wellness space, led by flagship brands such as Keen and Horoscope.com in the US, Questico in Germany, Purple Garden in Israel and Ukraine, The Circle in the UK, and Kang in France.
How you’ll be impactful:
As our first Procurement hire, you will have a unique opportunity to establish the global procurement function from the ground up. Reporting to the Controller, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, timely procurement services. Your influence will extend across the business, helping to build strong vendor relationships, streamline operations, and ensure that procurement strategies are fully aligned with the company’s overarching goals. This is a high-impact role that will directly contribute to our success.
Please note: This role will be required to be in our SF office at minimum 2x/week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
What you’ll be doing:
Sourcing Management
- Develop global procurement processes and policies to support strategic and financial goals, ensuring the process is well-documented and transparent.
- Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking and competitive quotes.
- Conduct RFP and lead cross-functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company policies.
- Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests, and pricing.
- Provide global contract expertise for sourcing Information Technology products and services.
Supplier Management
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and evaluate vendor performance to ensure the quality and reliability of supplies.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to procurement.
- Identify and resolve supplier-related challenges promptly to maintain seamless operations.
Contract Management
- Act as liaison between the Legal team, Suppliers, and the business.
- Ensure contract execution & retention through electronic signature process.
- Administer Linksquares, our contract management solution.
- Facilitate effective contract management, including monitoring of supplier agreement expirations, terminations, or renewals.
- Provide timely updates, support management reporting of quarterly reports, and address any issues quickly.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience in procurement management of technology and software purchases.
- Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Coupa, LinkSquares, Tipalti, IronClad).
- Proven abilities in Contract Negotiation / Vendor Management. / Influencing Skills.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in negotiating and formulating technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks.
- Ability to work well in a high-paced dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative as a self-starter.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
- Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form.
- Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required.
- Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required.
- Ability to present to C-level executives / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics.
Perks & Benefits:
- Friendly, talented, collaborative and entrepreneurial team
- Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous holiday and PTO policies (including Birthday PTO!)
- Summer Fridays
- 401k matching program
- Lunch
- Technology stipends
- Wellness allowance
- Training and development opportunities and allowance
- Fun and inclusive digital, and (in the future) in-person events
- Employee groups - DEI committee, fun committee, wellness group and more
Pay Transparency:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$170,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support for H-1B, OPT, or other work visas. Candidates must already possess valid work authorization to be eligible for this position.
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Why Ingenio:
Our growing team of over 400 employees is powered by our diverse perspectives and company core values:
- We are humble. We believe the best result is achieved by leveraging others’ perspectives
- We think like owners. We make decisions that optimize for the greater good of the organization
- We challenge limiting beliefs. We are at our best when we identify and shatter status quo expectations
Ingenio is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
What We Do
Ingenio is the world’s largest media and marketplace platform dedicated to helping a diverse global community find the light. At Ingenio, this is our mantra, goal, and genuine hope. Light is levity, joy, and wonder; it is also clarity and calm. It enables us to see the world with empathy and compassion, which informs how we approach our work with our customers, advisors, and employees as we create a more resilient world.
By supporting thought leaders in spiritual and wellness practices over two decades, Ingenio provides a trusted foundation in this modern transformational age where evolving technologies fuel renewed interest and innovation in emotional and spiritual health. Our curated offerings encompass a wide array of holistic traditions, allowing for easy, stigma-free connection and accessibility for our users to discover their best selves.
Inclusive, accessible, and essential, Ingenio is home to a trusted community of advisors whose passion is guidance, connection, and support. Each works with their unique gifts to provide advice and wisdom, helping to answer life’s most important questions. Simply, Ingenio provides a modern compass for navigating this era of awakening.
Are you ready to bring more wonder into the world? Find the light at Ingenio
