Senior Manager, Procurement Operations

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai

You will...
- Partner with cross functional teams including Supply Chain, Legal & Finance to define and implement scalable processes & tools within Waabi’s P2P Procure-to-Pay process.
- Ensuring data integrity within Waabi’s PLM & Procurement tools with supplier and material information that is accurate and up to date.
- Standardize and automate Waabi’s Procurement and Inventory processes to strengthen internal controls and streamline end-to-end operational workflows.
- Plan all BOM (Bill of Materials) materials to ensure the right availability of the right product at the right place and time throughout the product lifecycle both in house and with Waabi’s supply partners. Maintaining "Clear-to-Build" (CTB) process of evaluating all input materials against the build plan, identifying shortages, and confirming that all components, specifications, and documents are released for ordering. 
- Own Clear-to-Build (CTB) processes and reporting that drives material readiness to meet production planning needs. Develop a material strategy to ensure the optimal level of inventory to balance supply flexibility and cost/risk exposure. 
- Proactively identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps to maintain short & long term health throughout the supply chain. Identify and actively communicate risks across all stakeholders and XFN teams to heighten risk awareness and drive solutions. Escalate in a timely manner with...