Procurement Manager

At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector.

With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, seaports, and more. Our growing global team of 250+ employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations and supplier management across UVeye’s growing supply chain. This role will oversee a team of buyers, ensuring efficient procurement processes, strong vendor performance, and reliable material availability to support production and operations. The ideal candidate brings both leadership experience and a deep understanding of procurement execution within a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Lead procurement strategy across both direct (production) and indirect spend categories
• Manage and mentor a team of buyers, overseeing day-to-day purchasing operations
• Ensure effective supplier management, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle management and ensure procurement compliance with internal policies
• Support and lead supplier negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery terms
• Ensure consistent material availability to support manufacturing and operational needs
• Coordinate procurement activities cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams
• Drive supplier performance improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies, processes, and best practices
• Support supplier selection, onboarding, and qualification processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Prior experience managing or leading a team of buyers or procurement professionals
• Strong understanding of purchasing operations, supplier management, and procurement processes
• Proven experience with supplier negotiations and cost management initiatives
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ideally, we’re looking for:

• Experience in automotive, automotive tech, or hardware/electronics manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of direct vs. indirect procurement in production-driven organizations
• Experience improving procurement processes and implementing best practices
• Familiarity with global sourcing and supplier networks
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking procurement KPIs and performance metrics

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Company 401k Match.
• 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
• Career growth as we scale across the US.

Compensation:

UVeye provides salary ranges that comply with the New Jersey State Law on salary transparency in job advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, location, education, and operational needs. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000- 140,000. 

Why UVeye:

• Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.
• Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.

Check out our  Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience. 

UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.