Procurement Manager

Tailscale

Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

Über

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We’re building a future for the Internet that’s easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we’re backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Job Description We are seeking a talented and motivated full‑time Procurement Manager to build and own Tailscale’s procurement function, reporting into our VP of Finance. As our first dedicated procurement hire, you’ll create lightweight, scalable processes and systems that help teams buy the software and services they need while maintaining strong commercial discipline and appropriate legal, security, and financial controls. You’ll manage procurement requests end‑to‑end – from intake and sourcing through negotiation, contracting, and renewal management – and partner closely with Legal, Security, Finance, and internal buyers across the company. Key Responsibilities
Build and own Tailscale’s procurement function, including intake, policy, approval paths, vendor governance, and operating rhythms for software, SaaS, cloud, data, and professional services spend. Manage procurement requests from intake to signature, prioritizing across competing asks and aligning stakeholders on requirements and timelines. Lead all vendor negotiations directly: pricing, order forms, SLAs, SOWs, renewals, and key commercial terms, with the goal of securing the best possible outcomes for Tailscale. Partner closely with Legal and Security, and where relevant Finance, IT, Privacy, and business owners, to coordinate contract review, security/privacy diligence, risk assessment, and approvals. Design and implement scalable tooling and systems for procurement intake, contract and renewal tracking, approval routing, and reporting, plus the playbooks and templates that drive consistency. Own vendor lifecycle management, including renewal planning, usage review, supplier performance, and opportunities for consolidation or cost optimization. What We Are Looking For
6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or technology purchasing, ideally in SaaS or other high‑growth technology environments. Proven success building procurement processes, policies, and tooling from scratch and operating them independently—you’ve created structure where none existed. Strong experience negotiating SaaS, cloud, data, and professional services agreements, including pricing structures, order forms, SLAs, SOWs, and renewals. Ability to partner credibly with Legal, Security, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, including working knowledge of vendor due diligence, security questionnaires, and privacy/compliance considerations. Strong analytical and financial skills, including the ability to evaluate total cost of ownership, benchmark pricing, manage renewals, and identify savings opportunities. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a service‑minded approach that makes procurement an enabler rather than a bottleneck, and the judgment to know when more process is needed and when less is better. What We Offer
An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota‑based roles). Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period – health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family. Remote‑first company – most of our teams work fully remotely, with opportunities for in‑person social events and a corporate co‑working program. Connect with other Tailscalars in person – annual retreats, off‑sites, and in‑person collaboration across North America and the United Kingdom. Support for your personal and professional development – $1,500 USD annually for professional development, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. Paid time off and a healthy work‑life integration – flexible paid leave to accommodate any life situation. Build‑your‑own home office setup – company‑owned laptop (Mac or PC), monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1,000 USD for workstation customization. Generous parental leave program from day one – up to 26 weeks of leave with top‑ups. Compensation
US Pay Range: $115,000 – $165,000 USD Note: Tailscale’s compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire’s base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set. We encourage people who identify with historically marginalized groups to apply – we have strong commitments to diversity and inclusion and seek to make sure everyone is considered. As set forth in Tailscale’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

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