From bits to atoms. Backed by Accel, Lightspeed and a16z.
About the role
We are seeking a highly analytical, systems-oriented Procurement & Finance Operations Manager to own procurement, inventory strategy, operational finance, and purchasing systems across our laboratory and R&D environments. This role sits at the intersection of scientific operations and finance. You will help build the operational infrastructure required to scale experimentation volume dramatically while maintaining financial discipline, inventory reliability, and operational efficiency.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, operational finance, lab operations, supply chain, or related operational roles
- Experience supporting technical, scientific, manufacturing, hardware, or R&D environments
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, and operational analytics
- Experience owning procurement workflows, purchasing operations, and vendor management
- Experience with PO, accounting, and spend management systems (e.g., Ramp, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Quartzy, etc.)
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with demonstrated process improvement experience
More about this role
We’re an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and an insatiable drive to push the boundaries of what’s scientifically possible.
We are seeking a highly analytical, systems-oriented Procurement & Finance Operations Manager to own procurement, inventory strategy, operational finance, and purchasing systems across our laboratory and R&D environments.
This role sits at the intersection of scientific operations and finance. You will help build the operational infrastructure required to scale experimentation volume dramatically while maintaining financial discipline, inventory reliability, and operational efficiency.
You will own the full lifecycle of lab procurement and financial operations — from vendor management and inventory forecasting to purchase order workflows, budgeting, spend analytics, and experiment cost modeling. A key responsibility of this role will be developing systems and processes that enable the company to understand and...
Browse similar: AI jobs · AI startup jobs · Startup jobs · San Francisco Bay Area