Director, Procurement

The Opportunity

Carrot is looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Procurement to build and lead our global procurement function from the ground up. This is a foundational role: you will design the sourcing, vendor management, and spend governance processes that scale with Carrot's rapid growth, international expansion, and IPO readiness.

You will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, People, and Commercial teams to make sure vendor spend aligns with our financial goals, compliance requirements, and strategic priorities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape a new function and directly influence how Carrot scales.

What You’ll Own

• Design and lead Carrot's global procurement strategy across technology, clinical providers, professional services, and operations
• Build scalable sourcing, contract management, and spend control processes that balance agility with risk management
• Drive competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, vendor selection) and lead negotiations that deliver cost savings and favorable terms
• Implement vendor performance measurement (KPIs, SLAs) and risk frameworks to monitor quality and compliance
• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure vendor contracts meet compliance, data privacy, and regulatory requirements
• Own procurement policies, approval workflows, and internal training across the company
• Lead the selection and rollout of procurement technology that automates requisitions, approvals, and reporting
• Deliver quarterly reporting on vendor spend, savings, and procurement KPIs to Finance leadership

About You

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally in high-growth SaaS, healthcare, or benefits organizations
• A track record of building procurement functions from the ground up in a scaling environment
• Strong contract negotiation experience, including SaaS, clinical services, and global vendors
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC2, and GDPR
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to partner across Finance, Legal, Product, and Executive teams
• A strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution; you thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with the Zip procurement platform
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or public company financial controls
• Background partnering with clinical or healthcare vendor networks

Why This Role Matters

Carrot's ability to scale globally depends on how well we manage the vendors, partners, and systems that power our clinical and commercial operations. As Carrot's first dedicated procurement leader, you will build the foundation for how we source, negotiate, and govern vendor relationships for years to come, directly supporting our financial discipline and IPO readiness.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen — 30 minutes
• Hiring Manager Interview — 30–45 minutes
• Cross-Functional Panel Interviews — 45 minutes
• Executive Leadership Conversation — 30 minutes
• Hiring Manager Wrap-Up — 15 minutes

Why Candidates Join Carrot

• A mission-driven company focused on expanding access to fertility and family-forming care globally
• A high-growth environment where leaders are empowered to shape strategy and drive impact
• Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible Time Off and a culture that actively encourages employees to recharge
• Comprehensive parental leave and family-forming benefits
• A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate, thoughtful teammates committed to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide

A Note on AI

At Carrot, we believe AI can help us work smarter, move faster, and create more meaningful experiences for our members, customers, and each other. While not every role requires deep technical AI expertise, we value people who are curious, eager to learn, and excited to thoughtfully incorporate AI into their day-to-day work.

Compensation

Carrot offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work, including health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, short- and long-term incentives, parental leave, family-forming assistance, and a competitive compensation package. The starting base salary for this position will range from $175,000.00- $200,000.00. Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on your confirmed job-related skills and experience.