The AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions. Fast, accurate background checks at scale. Backed by Accel, Y Combinator and GV.
About the role
We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website . Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, including 8+ years in leadership roles with a track record of concrete results
- A track record of personally negotiating high-value, complex contracts across a range of spend categories (software/SaaS, professional services, facilities, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with a procure-to-pay or intake/orchestration platform (Zip or comparable tools)
- Strong cross-functional influence skills driving alignment with budget holders and stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving process and tooling
- Clear, structured communication, able to translate procurement activity into terms finance and executive leadership can act on
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About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.
We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company .
Checkr is hiring a Director of Procurement to own our procurement function end to end. Reporting to the Controller, this role sets the strategy, goals and operating model for how Checkr buys, and partners directly with budget holders and senior leaders across the business to drive negotiation strategy on new spend and contract renewals.
This is a hands-on leadership role: part negotiation, part people management, part cross functional partnership. The right candidate is comfortable running vendor negotiations personally, coaching a team to do the same and while providing visibility to the organization.
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