Strategic Procurement Specialist

The Elevator Pitch 

Imagine the world you can help us build—one that leverages cutting-edge technology 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 world’s leading AI-enabled weapons detection company. 
 
Our Strategic Procurement Specialist will lead specific commodities based on your expertise in mechanical, electrical components, or indirect spend.  Responsibilities will include sourcing strategic of components while interfacing with inter-company departments to drive for the lowest landed cost with the highest quality. You 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 6–12 months you will work toward completing? 

In the first 30 days, you will: 

• Develop a strong understanding of Evolv’s 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 to monitor supplier 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. 

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

• Support new product introductions with timely sourcing 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? 

As one of Evolv’s Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to define and re-engineer our strategic supplier 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 Evolv’s 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 5–10% 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 contracts comply with regulatory 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 and maintain dashboards to track supplier performance, cost savings, and risk metrics. 

• Use spend analysis tools to identify sourcing opportunities and optimize supplier 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 is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

The Strategic Procurement Specialist will report to Evolv’s Director of Procurement. The initial focus will be on cost reduction, building a robust supplier base and re-engineering the procurement infrastructure to support rapid growth and innovation.  We 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 role located? 

The location of this role is Waltham, MA, where the majority of the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field and Tech Support teams are based.  This role has expectations 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 $73,000- $117,000. In 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 are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the 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 candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.  

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information 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 competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. 

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're 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 [email protected].  

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