Strategic Procurement Specialist

The Elevator Pitch

Imagine the world you can help us buildone thatleveragescutting-edgetechnology and innovative thinking to realize our vision of safer places to live work learn and play. We are looking for a few more great minds to join our team as we continue to grow the worlds leading AI-enabled weapons detection company.

OurStrategic Procurement Specialist will leadspecific commodities based on yourexpertisein mechanical electrical components or indirect will include sourcingstrategicofcomponentswhileinterfacing withinter-company departments to drive for the lowestlandedcost with the highest will work cross-functionally to ensure we have the right suppliers materials and cost structures in place to support our growth and innovation.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 612 months you will work toward completing

In the first 30 days you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Evolvs procurement processes systems and key stakeholders.

• Learn the technical and commercial requirements for components or services tied to current and future generation products.

• Review existing supplier contracts and spend data to identify top suppliers and areas of opportunity.

• Collaborate with Engineering Manufacturing and Quality teams to align procurement strategies with product development and production needs.

Within 3 months you will:

• Conduct a comprehensive supplier spend analysis and prioritize supplier management strategies.

• Begin developing a strategic sourcing framework aligned with company goals and scalability.

• Initiate refinement of master purchase agreements for top suppliers covering at least 50% of total spend.

• Establish baseline procurement metrics and reporting tools tomonitorsupplier performance cost savings and risk mitigation.

By the end of the first year you will:

• Finalize and implement strategic sourcing framework across key commodities.

• Successfully renegotiate master purchase agreements covering at least 75% of spend with best-in-class terms.

• Deliverat least 5-10%year-over-year cost savings through supplier negotiations and market analysis.

• Support new product introductions withtimelysourcing and supplier alignment.

• Provide regular leadership updates with clear KPIs and progress reports.

• Contribute to the re-engineering of procurement infrastructure to support rapid growth and innovation.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing What assignments requirements or skills will you be performing on a regular basis

Asone ofEvolvsStrategic Procurement Specialist you will have the opportunity to define andre-engineer ourstrategicsupplier base. This role is both strategic and hands-on requiring a balance of long-term planning and day-to-day execution.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Develop a strong understanding of Evolvs procurement processes systems and key stakeholders.

• Learn the technical and commercial requirements for components or services tied to current and future generation products.

• Review existing supplier contracts and spend data to identify top suppliers and areas of opportunity.

• Collaborate with Engineering Manufacturing and Quality teams to align procurement strategies with product development and production needs.

Cost Optimization and Financial Acumen

• Perform total landed cost analysis to guide supplier selection and negotiations.

• Deliver 510% year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and market intelligence.

• Build cost models to support budgeting and forecasting for procurement activities.

• Monitor commodity price trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to mitigate risk.

Contract Negotiation and Compliance

• Negotiate master purchase agreements with favorable terms for pricing lead time and liability.

• Ensure supplier contractscomply withregulatory and internal policy requirements.

• Maintain contract lifecycle documentation and renewal schedules.

• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to manage supplier risk and enforce contract terms.

Data Driven Decision Making

• Build andmaintaindashboards to track supplier performance cost savings and risk metrics.

• Usespendanalysis tools toidentifysourcing opportunities andoptimizesupplier mix.

• Leverage ERP and procurement systems to drive data accuracy and reporting efficiency.

• Present insights and recommendations to leadership using clear actionable data.

Agility and Innovation

• Adapt sourcing strategies to support rapid product development and market shifts.

• Contribute to procurement infrastructure redesign to enable scalability and automation.

• Pilot new tools and technologies to improve sourcing efficiency and supplier engagement.

• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset to refine processes and drive innovation.

What isthe leadershiplike for this role What is the structure and culture of the team

TheStrategic Procurement Specialistwill report toEvolvsDirector ofProcurement. Theinitialfocus will be oncost reductionbuilding a robust supplierbaseandre-engineering theprocurement infrastructure to support rapid growth and offer a collaborative mission-driven environment where innovation thrives careers grow and every employee plays a vital role in protecting lives through technology.

Where is the rolelocated

The location of this role isWaltham MA wherethe majority ofthe Engineering Manufacturing and Field and Tech Support teams are based. Thisrole hasexpectations of being in the office at least 4 days per week.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is$73000- $ addition to base salary this role offers a competitive target bonus equity and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges aredeterminedbased on factors such as role level location market benchmarks and internal equity. The posted rangerepresentsthe good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidates skills experience education and geographic location.

In accordance withstate and local pay transparencylawsincluding those in California Colorado Massachusetts New York New Jersey andotherswedisclosesalary ranges in all job postings and provideadditionalinformation upon request.

During the hiring process your recruiter will share:

• The specific salary range for your preferred location

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitiveequitable and aligned with our values.

At Evolv were on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So were looking for future teammates who embody our values people who:

• Do the right thing always;

• Put people first

• Own it;

• Win together; and continue to

• Be bold stay curious.
  

Our Benefits Include:

• Equity as part of your total compensation package

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge with manager approval and business needs in mind

• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you

• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development

• Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (Evolv) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and all employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression veteran status or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process please connect with us at .

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.

Required Experience:

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