Lead, Procurement Strategy

Overview

Lead, Procurement Strategy at Nextdoor. Nextdoor is the essential neighborhood network connecting neighbors, public agencies, and businesses across 340,000+ neighborhoods in 11 countries.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual contributor to shape and manage strategic vendor relationships (including AWS and other technical partners) and to build scalable procurement processes that support business growth and financial performance.

Your Role

• Lead strategic vendor management with a focus on long-term relationships and contract optimization for AWS and other major technology partners
• Own and optimize end-to-end procurement processes, including negotiations, renewals, and vendor performance management
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives, drive operational efficiencies, mitigate risk, and enable scalability
• Prepare and maintain vendor financial models to support sourcing decisions, partnering with Finance
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on cross-functional projects to guide investment decisions and resource allocation
• Implement best practices for Nextdoor’s procurement function and enforce policies with cross-functional partners
• Support leadership with vendor-related reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Rewards

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs comprise Nextdoor’s total rewards package. The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $125,000-$155,000 annualized, with potential for higher based on proficiency. We are currently exploring candidates who are in office or remote; compensation will vary by geography. An equity grant with quarterly vesting is expected as part of the compensation package. Total compensation varies by skills, experience, and qualifications.

We offer comprehensive health plans, covering 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision, plus a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

About Nextdoor

At Nextdoor, we empower employees to build stronger local communities. We strive for a diverse workforce that reflects the neighbors we serve and encourage all who share our purpose to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice.

Role Details

Location

San Jose, CA

Note : The description above includes additional roles and related opportunities for visibility; these are not requirements for this role.

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