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Pattern Energy

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 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
 
 
 Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
 
 
 Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Contracts Manager (Procurement) will serve as a key point of contact for capital procurement-focused pre-award contracting activities, and post-award contracting support, for large-scale, complex, construction projects , including drafting and review of terms and conditions and preparation and management of exhibits and appendices (in collaboration with project management, internal counsel and commercial team), for Pattern&rsquo;s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (&ldquo;
 
 EPC
 
 ) group. The Contracts Manager will also be responsible for the development and implementation (including automation) of contracts management processes, procedures, and best practices.
 
 
 The Contracts Manager will be responsible for coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure there is &ldquo;one voice&rdquo; in communications with external parties as well as serving as the main commercial contact for supplier communication and issue escalation. Overall responsibilities will include extensive pre-award procurement contract origination and formation support, with a focus on commercial requirements and post-award support of contract implementation and tracking and implementation of lessons learned.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Drafting, negotiating and providing commercial expertise on large scale power generation equipment supply and service agreements for wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects.
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 Examples include: Turbine Supply Agreements, Battery Energy Storage Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, Transformer Supply Agreements, Breaker Purchase Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, Change Orders, Term Sheets/Reservation Agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
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 Responsibility for supporting and facilitating internal and external stakeholder communication.
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 Develop, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships and relationships with Pattern&rsquo;s supplier community.
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 Identify problematic provisions of agreements; seek resolution by consulting with pertinent internal stakeholders.
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 Involvement with all disciplines/project-related meetings to ensure contract understanding and facilitation of contract hand-off and knowledge transfer during transition from pre-award to post-award (execution) phase.
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 Consult with internal stakeholders (including legal, insurance, tax, engineering, project controls, document control, operations/asset management) to ensure contractual requirements adhere to Pattern&rsquo;s standards and applicable project requirements.
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 Determine and ensure proper approvals for all governance related matters are obtained before execution of any contract.
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 Ensure Pattern contract documents are accurate, current and consistent and that &ldquo;lessons learned&rdquo; are considered and implemented, where applicable.
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 Provide advice, guidance, and overall commercial expertise to team members relating to contract terms and conditions.
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 Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement same.
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 Maintenance of contracts in the EPC group&rsquo;s contracts management software (InEight)
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 Other special projects and duties as directed by management.
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
 
 
 
 
 Educational And Required Work Experience
 
 
 
 BA / BS degree or equivalent education. Minimum of ten years of direct major capital procurement contract management and administration experience in a fast-paced corporate / large scale infrastructure project environment. Renewables industry experience highly preferred. Contract management experience developing and supporting large value capital procurement contracts. Familiarity with complex business agreements, ability to read, understand, comprehend, and identify pertinent information from agreements/contracts.
 
 
 
 Additional Requirements
 
 
 
 Must possess strengths in the following:
 
 
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 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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 Ability to read, understand, summarize and draft complex contract and commercial terms.
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 Self-starter. Ability to research, learn and understand new concepts.
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 Strong attention to detail.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Good organizational, planning and implementation skills, including the ability to coordinate and work in a team-first environment.
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 Demonstrated ability and track record of success supporting a matrix organizational structure.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/requests with shifting priorities.
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 Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all levels of personnel, both within Pattern and externally.
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 Good time management skills.
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 Diligent, flexible and of high integrity.
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 Willingness to travel to project sites and corporate locations.
 
 
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint 2010, Adobe Acrobat and Contract Lifecycle Management systems. Experience with Contracts Management software (InEight, Procore) a plus.
 
 
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 The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern&rsquo;s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.
 
 
 
 Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
 
 
</div>

Contracts Manager - Capital Procurement

Ramp

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Ramp</h1>
At Ramp, we&rsquo;re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn&rsquo;t just the next big wave. It&rsquo;s the new foundation for how business gets done. We&rsquo;re investing in that future &mdash; and in the people bold enough to build it.
Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. More than 45,000 businesses, from family-owned farms to e-commerce giants to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $100 billion in purchases each year.
Ramp&rsquo;s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies&mdash;Stripe, Affirm, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Capital One&mdash;as well as technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart.
Ramp has been named to Fast Company&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn&rsquo;s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential Companies.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h1>
We are looking for a Legal Counsel, Commercial, to help drive Ramp&rsquo;s next phase of growth! Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Commercial, you&rsquo;ll be a key partner for other teams at Ramp and responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and advising on contracts with vendors, partners, and customers. You'll be an integral part of the Legal team as we strive to provide exceptional and efficient strategic legal and business advice. Our team's goal is to enable Ramp to help our customers succeed while limiting Ramp&rsquo;s material legal risks. We, therefore, value pragmatism and business acumen as well as the ability to quickly identify material legal risks. We hold ourselves accountable to results and foster a collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and fun work environment that allows us to grow personally and professionally.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h2><ul><li>
Review, revise and negotiate all types of sales, partnership and procurement agreements</li><li>
Provide commercial legal advice to sales, partnership and procurement teams</li><li>
Negotiate and draft agreements, amendments, NDAs and other legal documents</li><li>
Ensure compliance with relevant company policies</li><li>
Work closely with deal desk to build processes and tools for negotiating sale agreements at scale</li><li>
Help build new processes to improve our team&rsquo;s and Ramp&rsquo;s efficiency</li><li>
Drive consistency across deals by helping to optimize, streamline, and standardize contractual language</li><li>
Provide ad-hoc legal advice where needed</li><li>
Assist in building playbooks and pre-approved terms</li><li>
Help organize and create legal training for our Ramp colleagues</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Need</h2><ul><li>
A juris doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school</li><li>
2-4 years of professional experience as an attorney (this is a junior counsel role)</li><li>
Licensed in any U.S. state</li><li>
Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal</li><li>
Prior experience negotiating technology/SaaS agreements, NDAs and data processing</li><li>
agreements</li><li>
Excellent project management instincts</li><li>
You have a &ldquo;get things done&rdquo; mentality; you can dissect problems, identify solutions, and drive these solutions to completion with a high degree of autonomy</li><li>
You are a true team player with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Nice to Haves</h2><ul><li>
Graduated from a top-ranked law school or have demonstrated academic excellence</li><li>
Working knowledge of Ironclad, Google Workspace and Microsoft Word</li><li>
Prior experience in high-growth startups and/or high-growth technology companies</li><li>
Prior experience working with procurement teams and/or sales teams</li><li>
Prior experience working with Fortune 1000 companies as customers and/or vendors</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)</h2><ul><li>
100% medical, dental &amp; vision insurance coverage for you<ul><li>
Partially covered for your dependents</li><li>
One Medical annual membership</li></ul></li><li>
401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)</li><li>
Flexible PTO</li><li>
Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)</li><li>
WFH stipend to support your home office needs</li><li>
Wellness stipend</li><li>
Parental Leave</li><li>
Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)</li><li>
Pet insurance</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Referral Instructions</h2>
If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Other notices</h2>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Ramp Applicant Privacy Notice
Compensation Range: $145K - $200K</div>

Associate Legal Counsel | Commercial

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Ramp</h1>
At Ramp, we&rsquo;re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn&rsquo;t just the next big wave. It&rsquo;s the new foundation for how business gets done. We&rsquo;re investing in that future &mdash; and in the people bold enough to build it.
Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. More than 45,000 businesses, from family-owned farms to e-commerce giants to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $100 billion in purchases each year.
Ramp&rsquo;s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies&mdash;Stripe, Affirm, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Capital One&mdash;as well as technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart.
Ramp has been named to Fast Company&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn&rsquo;s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential Companies.
About the Role
We&rsquo;re looking for a product designer to lead the evolution of Ramp&rsquo;s mobile platform into a next-generation, AI-native experience. As the de facto design lead for mobile, you&rsquo;ll define what our iOS and Android apps should be, transforming utility tools into delightful, indispensable products. You&rsquo;ll push the boundaries of interaction, motion, and visual design while partnering closely with engineers, design systems, and product teams across Ramp. Rather than adapting web features to smaller screens, you&rsquo;ll reimagine mobile for what it does best: ambient guidance, lightweight workflows, and intelligent automation. This is your opportunity to redefine mobile at Ramp, embedding AI and agents as first-class citizens, not afterthoughts.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h3><ul><li>Own the end-to-end design for Ramp&rsquo;s mobile platform across iOS and Android</li><li>Develop and drive a bold, opinionated vision for mobile rooted in user needs and platform strengths</li><li>Prototype and experiment with new interaction models, motion design, and gestures</li><li>Collaborate with platform engineering and design systems to scale cohesive mobile patterns</li><li>Embed AI and agentic behavior into core mobile experiences, not as features, but as foundational paradigms</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Need</h3><ul><li>8+ years designing digital products, with 5+ focused on native mobile (iOS and/or Android)</li><li>A portfolio demonstrating exceptional interaction, motion, and visual design</li><li>Deep understanding of mobile UX patterns, and opinions on when to evolve them</li><li>Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</li><li>Familiarity with AI-native experiences and emerging mobile paradigms</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Nice-to-Haves</h3><ul><li>Side projects or hack week projects that showcase your range and curiosity</li><li>Experience building or contributing to mobile design systems</li><li>Proficiency in mobile web development or code-based prototyping</li><li>Demonstrated use of AI tools in your creative or design process</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)</h2><ul><li>
100% medical, dental &amp; vision insurance coverage for you<ul><li>
Partially covered for your dependents</li><li>
One Medical annual membership</li></ul></li><li>
401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)</li><li>
Flexible PTO</li><li>
Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)</li><li>
WFH stipend to support your home office needs</li><li>
Wellness stipend</li><li>
Parental Leave</li><li>
Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)</li><li>
Pet insurance</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Referral Instructions</h2>
If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Other notices</h2>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Ramp Applicant Privacy Notice
Compensation Range: $195.2K - $268.5K</div>

Staff Designer | Mobile

Ripple

<div>
 
 
 At Ripple, we&rsquo;re building a world where value moves like information does today. It&rsquo;s big, it&rsquo;s bold, and we&rsquo;re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
 
 
 
 
 THE WORK:
 
 
 
 Ripple is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Procurement Manager to join our Financial Operations Team in San Francisco. This is a critical, leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and managing best-in-class global procurement strategies to support our rapidly growing business needs. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, a strong understanding of accounting, and a proven track record of driving procurement excellence in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role offers significant opportunity for professional growth and impact as we scale our operations globally.
 
 
 
 WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL DO
 
 
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 Develop and execute global procurement strategies across various categories, including but not limited to Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, and Corporate Services.
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 Identify and evaluate new sourcing opportunities to drive cost savings and improve efficiency.
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 Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform procurement decisions.
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 Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
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 Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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 Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
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 Utilize procurement technology and tools to streamline processes and improve accounting data visibility.
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 Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent procurement practices and alignment with regional requirements.
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 Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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 WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance is preferred)
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 Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within the technology industry.
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 Experience within P2P operations
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 Customer service mindset
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 Proficient in IFRS and US GAAP
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 Advanced knowledge of Excel required
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 Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems (Oracle Fusion Cloud and/or high-tier accounting systems is a plus)
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 Proficiency with Google Workspace, Freshervice, Zip
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 Excellent time and project management skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
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 Ability to work independently through complex tasks, drive initiatives with cross-functional teams, and present solutions&nbsp;
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 Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and self-driven initiative
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 Previous experience working within a high-growth SaaS company.
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 Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are preferred qualifications.
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 Experience with the cross-border payments/ fintech/ crypto/ blockchain industry will be a plus.
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 For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant&rsquo;s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.&nbsp;
 
 
 CA Annual Base Salary Range: $145,000 USD - $165,000 USD
 
 
 
 WHO WE ARE:
 
 
 
 
 Do Your Best Work
 
 
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 The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
 
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 A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.&nbsp; A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
 
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 Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
 
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 In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.&nbsp;
 
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 Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
 
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 We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
 
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 Take Control of Your Finances
 
 
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 Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
 
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 Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
 
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 Employee giving match
 
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 Mobile phone stipend
 
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 Take Care of Yourself
 
 
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 R&amp;R days so you can rest and recharge
 
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 Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite &amp; virtual programming
 
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 Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
 
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 Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
 
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 Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
 
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 Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
 
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 Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.
 
</div>

Global Procurement Manager

Quince

<div>
 
 ABOUT QUINCE
 
 
 
 Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.
 
 
 Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:
 
 
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 Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
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 High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
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 Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
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 Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
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 Social &amp; Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.
 
 
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 Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.
 
 
 
 OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
 
 
 
 At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience &ndash; one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
 
 
 If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.
 
 
 
 THE ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Senior Manager, Global Procurement Hub (Footwear/Accessories)
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Procurement &ndash; Footwear/Accessories to join our growing team. In this role you will be a core leader within Quince&rsquo;s Central Procurement Hub&mdash;the company&rsquo;s primary clearing house for product cost approvals and business awards. This role will be accountable for product cost margins across all apparel styles and will drive global procurement and cost-reduction strategies that directly impact company profitability.
 
 
 Success in this position means bringing a deep knowledge of apparel cost structures, benchmarking, and cleansheet methodologies. You will lead the final review and approval of costing decisions, determine final vendor allocations, and hire/manage a small, global team of Procurement Leads to negotiate and execute strategies in-region. This role plays a critical part in advancing both our team&rsquo;s goals and Quince&rsquo;s broader mission.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Strategic Procurement Leadership:
 
 
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 Serve as a core leader within the Global Procurement Hub overseeing all apparel product cost approvals and business awards.
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 Define and execute global procurement and cost-reduction strategies across the apparel category.
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 Own accountability for achieving and optimizing product cost margins for all apparel styles.
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 Determine final allocation of finished goods to vendor partners based on cost, quality, and strategic fit.
 
 
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 Cost Management &amp; Business Award:
 
 
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 Apply expertise in apparel cost structures, materials, trims/hardware, craftsmanship, packaging, and overheads to assess product costing
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 Inform cost benchmarks and cleansheet models to strengthen negotiations and identify savings.
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 Lead the scrutinization and approval of all supplier quotations, assessing total landed cost.
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 Monitor market trends for raw materials, labor, and logistics to inform procurement strategy.
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 Award business strategically, ensuring supplier performance meets Quince&rsquo;s standards.
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 Apply experience with fact-based negotiations, leveraging cleansheets and robust cost analysis
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 Support budgeting and financial planning efforts by providing accurate cost forecasts and scenario analyses.
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 Support other margin improvement projects driving reductions in product cost.
 
 
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 Team Leadership &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 
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 Hire, manage, and develop a small, global team of Procurement Leads to lead negotiations in-region with local language
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 Coach team members in negotiation, cost analysis, and data-driven decision-making
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 Promote cross-regional collaboration to share best practices.
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 Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Finance to align Procurement with business goals.
 
 
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 Technology &amp; Data Management:
 
 
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 Use procurement and cost-tracking tools to maintain up-to-date records on supplier pricing, cost variances, and negotiation / business award outcomes.
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 Continuously improve processes by supporting the Technology Enablement team to automate/improve procurement workflows.
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 Work with data visualization tools to present insights, strategies, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
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 Procurement Strategy &amp; Analysis &ndash; Proven track record in strategic cost management of apparel products, with expertise in assessing cost structures, identifying cost drivers, and leveraging data to build and execute robust procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings.
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 Project Management &ndash; Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver cost-savings initiatives on time while effectively managing resources, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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 Leadership &amp; Team Management &ndash; Strong leadership skills with direct experience managing and developing teams.
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 Analytical &amp; Technical Proficiency &ndash; Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, with experience using procurement and cost-tracking systems; ability to adapt quickly to new technology.
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 Communication &amp; Negotiation &ndash; Excellent ability to collaborate across multiple teams, negotiate effectively with vendors when necessary, and present data-driven insights clearly to stakeholders.
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 Industry Knowledge &ndash; Solid understanding of procurement processes within manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and apparel sectors.
 
 
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 Preferred:
 
 
 
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 Education &ndash; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
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 Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
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 Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier management software.
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 Multilingual skills &ndash; Proficiency in a secondary language (Mandarin, Hindi, etc.) is highly valuable.
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 Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will be required to work in a hybrid capacity out of our Palo Alto or San Francisco office, 3 days/week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). All candidates outside of that region will be able to work in a fully remote capacity. No relocation is required.
 
 
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 All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
 
 
 Pay Range: $165,000 USD - $190,000 USD
 
 
 
 WHY QUINCE?
 
 
 
 Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.
 
 
 
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY &amp; HIRING INTEGRITY
 
 
 
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 Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
 
 
 Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 
 
 
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 At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom&mdash;never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.
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Senior Manager, Global Procurement Hub (Footwear/Accessories)

Gap Inc.

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Gap Inc.</h2>
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea&mdash;that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms&mdash;is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h2>
In this new role, you will provide direct input to the vision and strategy of the Procurement Center of Excellence and be responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives. This role will support driving the function forward &amp; supporting Gap Inc&rsquo;s NextGen Procurement transformation. This role will engage and establish strategic partnerships with leadership in varied functions to collaborate and proactively drive procurement influence and processes. The focus of the Sr. Manager will be to enable continuous advancement of the procurement function at Gap Inc.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h2><ul><li>
Establish and maintain effective business partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure engagement and adoption of technology and compliance to processes &amp; policy</li><li>
Define the data cleansing process for spend analytics and maintain up to date analytics tools and capabilities</li><li>
Drive continuous development and monitoring of the procurement balanced scorecard</li><li>
Lead and deliver multiple implementations on the procurement technology roadmap</li><li>
Identify Ai use cases and build business justification for ROI and value</li><li>
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process with a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to streamline for efficiency gains</li><li>
Champion change initiatives within the procurement function to promote adoption of new tools, processes and methodologies</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who You Are</h2><ul><li>
Proven leadership experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Consulting, with a track record of driving results in a Center of Excellence (COE) environment</li><li>
Experience leading Procurement transformation initiatives in Fortune 500 companies with a matrix organization</li><li>
Prior experience implementing S2P system solutions required</li><li>
Strong project management skills, well organized and forward thinking</li><li>
Strong presentation skills, building content and shaping narrative for various levels of management</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Six Sigma, PMP or similar certification preferred</li><li>
Fully on-site position, M-F</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits at Gap Inc.</h2>
<ul><li>Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.</li>
<li>One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*</li>
<li>Employees can take up to five &ldquo;on the clock&rdquo; hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*</li>
<li>Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee&rsquo;s base pay.*</li>
<li>Employee stock purchase plan.*</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*</li>
<li>See more of the benefits we offer.</li>
</ul><ul><li>For eligible employees</li></ul>
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. 
 
Salary Range: $126,000 - $166,800 USD 
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.</div>

Sr. Manager

Hive

About HiveHive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions to understand, search, and generate content, and is trusted by hundreds of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. The company empowers developers with a portfolio of best-in-class, pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests every month. Hive also offers turnkey software applications powered by proprietary AI models and datasets, enabling breakthrough use cases across industries. Together, Hive&rsquo;s solutions are transforming content moderation, brand protection, sponsorship measurement, context-based ad targeting, and more.Hive has raised over $120M in capital from leading investors, including General Catalyst, 8VC, Glynn Capital, Bain &amp; Company, Visa Ventures, and others. We have over 250 employees globally in our San Francisco, Seattle, and Delhi offices. Please reach out if you are interested in joining the future of AI!Engineering Manager RoleIn order to execute our vision, we're constantly growing our engineering team. We are looking for an exceptional leader to help us with that growth, making sure that each engineer reaches their full potential. We value hard workers who have no qualms working with terabyte-scale datasets, are interested in learning new technologies at all levels of the stack, and move fast and take ownership of their projects. Our ideal candidate has experience managing a team of engineers working on infrastructure projects of a massive scale, contributes innovative ideas and ingenious implementations to the team, and is capable of mentoring junior engineers through their journey to become better.Responsibilities<ul><li>Interface closely with product management, machine learning, QA, and sales teams to build roadmap in supporting the long term vision of the team</li><li>Lead a development team of highly capable and passionate engineers, helping them achieve their goals through mentorship</li><li>Participate in products technical design and architecture</li><li>Participate in the full development cycle: design, develop, QA, experiment, analyze, and deploy</li><li>Drive delivery for our product milestones, continually releasing features and ensuring quality metrics are achieved</li><li>Implement and manage security protocols such as training, code review, and best practices</li><li>Own and manage the risk and security of your business function in coordination with the Security Team</li><li>Maintain awareness of industry best practices for data maintenance handling as it relates to your role</li><li>Adhere to policies, guidelines and procedures pertaining to the protection of information assets</li><li>Report actual or suspected security and/or policy violations/breaches to an appropriate authority</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or similar technical field</li><li>4+ years experience developing software as an engineer, with experience in distributed systems and large scale application development a plus</li><li>3+ years experience managing engineering teams. Familiar with several programming languages, frameworks, and technologies such as Node, C++, Scala/Spark, SQL, Cassandra, Docker, etc</li><li>Management skills: ability to set roadmap and goals for a team and its individual members, delegate, mentor, and deliver results</li><li>Have a desire to interview engineers, collaborate with a recruiting team, and smoothly onboarding new team members</li><li>Have experience collaborating with product managers and QA in delivering product features</li></ul>Who We AreWe are a group of ambitious individuals who are passionate about creating a revolutionary AI company. At Hive, you will have a steep learning curve and an opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest growing AI start-ups in San Francisco. The work you do here will have a noticeable and direct impact on the development of the company.Thank you for your interest in Hive and we hope to meet you soon!Job Type: Full-timePay: $160,000.00 - $250,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Engineering Manager (SF)

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