Vendor Operations Senior Associate Jobs

About the Team OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops system and infrastructure solutions optimized for advanced AI workloads. We collaborate across research, software, and external hardware partners to design and deploy next-generation AI systems at scale. Our team works closely with silicon vendors and system partners to evaluate emerging technologies, validate performance characteristics, and ensure that hardware capabilities translate effectively to real-world AI workloads. About the Role We are seeking a 3P Hardware Architecture Expert with deep expertise in GPU and accelerator architectures to engage directly with silicon vendors and guide hardware decisions for AI infrastructure. In this role, you will evaluate architectural tradeoffs across compute, memory, and interconnect systems, translating vendor specifications into real-world workload impact. You will play a critical role in early silicon evaluation, benchmarking, and performance validation, helping ensure that next-generation hardware meets the needs of our workloads. This role is highly hands-on and requires both deep technical understanding and the ability to engage at a high level with partners such as NVIDIA and AMD on architectural direction and design tradeoffs. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance. Key Responsibilities Engage deeply with silicon vendors (e.g NVIDIA & AMD) on GPU and accelerator architecture tradeoffs. Analyze and interpret performance, power, and efficiency characteristics of next-generation hardware. Translate vendor specifications into expected real-world performance for AI workloads. Evaluate architectural aspects including: compute throughput and utilization memory systems (HBM, cache hierarchies, bandwidth constraints) data types and precision tradeoffs (FP16, BF16, FP8, etc.) interconnect and scaling behavior. Run benchmarks and profiling to validate hardware performance a

About the Team OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops system and infrastructure solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. We work closely with research, software, and external hardware partners to shape the next generation of AI systems, from silicon through full-scale deployments. Our team focuses on understanding and optimizing performance across the full system stack—ensuring that architectural decisions are grounded in rigorous, quantitative analysis of real-world workloads. About the Role We are seeking a Performance Modeling Lead to build and lead a small, high-impact team responsible for answering forward-looking architectural questions across AI infrastructure systems. You will develop modeling frameworks and methodologies to evaluate system-level tradeoffs and guide key design decisions. Your work will directly influence reference architectures, vendor designs, and long-term infrastructure strategy. This role sits at the intersection of AI workloads, system architecture, and quantitative modeling, and requires strong technical judgment, ownership, and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable guidance. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance. Key Responsibilities Build and own a performance modeling framework/toolchain to evaluate AI systems across multiple levels of abstraction. Analyze and quantify architectural tradeoffs across compute, memory, networking, storage, and system topology. Develop performance models to guide decisions on: scale-up vs. scale-out architectures interconnect and network design memory hierarchy and system balance. Translate modeling outputs into clear recommendations for internal teams and external hardware vendors. Influence reference designs and vendor roadmaps through data-driven insights. Partner closely with machine learning, systems, and hardware teams to understand workload characte

Role Overview The Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – IT Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for IT Hardware, Software Applications, IT Infrastructure, and related technology products/services. The role will involve sourcing, vendor identification, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, negotiations, purchase order processing, contract coordination, and vendor performance management. The position will work closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, Business, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of technology solutions at competitive commercial terms while maintaining compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, contractual requirements, and audit standards. Key Responsibilities 1. IT Hardware Procurement  Manage end-to-end procurement of IT hardware and peripherals such as laptops, desktops, servers, storage, networking equipment, printers, monitors, accessories, and other IT devices.  Understand technical requirements and specifications received from IT/Business teams and translate them into appropriate procurement requirements.  Identify, evaluate, onboard and manage suitable OEMs, distributors, system integrators and authorized channel partners.  Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, prepare comparative statements and conduct commercial evaluations.  Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, AMC, delivery timelines, replacement terms and other commercial conditions.  Benchmark market prices and identify cost optimization opportunities.  Coordinate with IT and vendors for product availability, delivery, installation, commissioning and warranty support.  Track hardware procurement spend and maintain relevant procurement records. 2. Software & Application Procurement  Manage procurement and renewal of SaaS, software licenses, enterprise applications, cloud-based applications, productivity tools, security software, and other IT solutions.  Coordi

Buyer – Admin Real Estate & HR Procurement: Role Overview: The Buyer – Admin, Real Estate & HR Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across Administration, Facility Management, Lease Rentals, and HR-related categories. The role includes vendor sourcing and management, commercial negotiations, contract and lease administration, PR-to-PO processing, spend analysis, and ensuring the timely procurement of goods and services in compliance with company procurement policies. The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and coordination skills, along with a service-oriented approach and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: Administration Procurement: - Manage procurement of office supplies, stationery, pantry items, and other administrative requirements. - Coordinate procurement for facility management services, including housekeeping, security, pest control, and maintenance services. - Source and procure office infrastructure such as furniture, workstations, printers, and related equipment. - Track and manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), ensuring timely renewals. - Support procurement requirements for corporate events, employee engagement initiatives, and office activities. - Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings in line with company policies. - Ensure timely conversion of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs). - Maintain an updated vendor database and monitor vendor performance. - Conduct cost comparisons and negotiate commercial terms within the approved authority limits. Lease Rental Management: - Manage procurement support for office spaces, branches, warehouses, fleet hubs, and other leased facilities. - Collaborate with Business, Administration, Finance, and Legal teams for new lease acquisitions, renewals, amendments, and lease closures. - Participate in commercial negotiations with landlords, property owners, and real est

About Us: Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm’s mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to potential vendors . Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers in the system. Source suppliers, obtain quotations and negotiating with suppliers Identify reliable suppliers, build strong vendor relationships, and monitor their performance. Review and verify purchase requisitions received from various departments. Convert approved PRs into POs and follow up with vendors for order confirmation & delivery. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and value for money. Ensure adherence to compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Maintain structured records, information and tracking of all procurement Agreements. Maintain relevant MIS & trackers Skills & Qualifications: Proven relevant experience in procurement or sourcing. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa). Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

ABOUT THE BRAND: Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, drive, and maintain project schedules for new product introductions Lead cross-functional project core teams to on-time product introduction, while maintaining or exceeding quality standards and estimated cost projections. Manage program resources, identify and track action items, and assign tasks to appropriate team members. Conduct supplier, vendor, or other program related third-party onsite visits (globally) to ensure quality, cost, and schedule standards are being met, and lead in the resolution of issues that are encountered/ Ability to travel internationally for onsite planning and program development with key suppliers and their program core teams. Expedite completion of component and finished goods specifications. Enforce project mi

ABOUT THE BRAND: Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for ensuring a positive customer experience by ensuring accuracy of customer orders & build partnerships with key contacts. Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and prioritizing orders for assigned customer accounts. Release orders to warehouse floor in a timely manner & monitor through completion to ensure all deadlines are met. Responsible for identifying issues with orders and escalate through appropriate channels for resolution. Acts as liaison between Sales, Order Management, Distribution Center, Vendor Compliance, & customer. Responsible for submitting routing requests via customer’s portal and adhering to their specific requirements and ship windows. Must be knowledgeable in understanding and correctly executing Key Account rout

The Best Players Need the Best People. Responsible for owning the end-to-end vision, strategy, and development of ShotLink applications, the TOUR’s proprietary scoring system, and other products to score golf and effectively track PGA TOUR events. This position is part of a team responsible for designing, developing, and managing scoring and tracking golf with real time data and statistical analysis across all PGA TOUR events. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or Engineering, Information Systems, or adjacent degree and relevant work experience. 10 years related experience required in Product Management or Product Development, consumer digital products experience required. Strong understanding of agile practices including backlog management and prior experience working with Project Management; deep prior experience managing and directing vendor relationships Knowledge of UX / UI and consumer research best practices as it relates to successful product development Knowledge of camera tracking, LiDAR, GPS, RTK technologies preferred Ability to use script languages a plus Understanding cloud-based architecture required Extensive golf knowl

Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing The Senior Associate Product Designer plays a key role in bringing innovative, performance‑driven products to life across the Titleist Gear, Club Glove, and Links & Kings franchises. Working under the guidance of the Design Manager and Senior Designers, this role contributes to the creation, development, and refinement of new product concepts using a blend of art, design, graphic, and 2D/3D CAD skills. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional product design and development teams to translate form, function, and brand intent into commercially viable solutions that align with critical timelines. Through hands‑on concepting, prototyping, research, and documentation, the Senior Associate Product Designer supports IP efforts, participates in design critiques and vendor engagements, and continually expands technical and creative expertise. With a strong passion for golf and travel gear, this role helps drive thoughtful design, material innovation, and visual storytelling that elevate product performance and presentation from inspiration through commercialization. When submitting your resume, please also include a cover letter describing why the golf industry inspires you and what motivates you to pursue a career with the Acushnet Company. What You Bring B.S. or B.A. Product Design or a closely related field. 1–3 years of professional experience in product design or a related

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The Logistics Security Intelligence Analyst supports Micron’s global logistics security program by producing timely, actionable intelligence on shipment risk, cargo theft trends, route exposure, carrier performance, alert activity, and logistics security incidents. This individual contributor role helps strengthen shipment visibility, support incident response, and enable data-driven decisions for valuable and sensitive shipments across Micron’s transportation network. Responsibilities: Collect, analyze, and report on logistics security data related to high-value and high-risk shipments, including shipment value, route risk, carrier performance, tracking status, alert activity, and incident history. Monitor internal, vendor, industry, open-source, and law-enforcement sources for cargo theft trends, route disruptions, regional security developments, and emerging threats. Prepare intelligence summaries, dashboards, route profiles, regional threat updates, incident trend reports, and briefing materials for logistics security leaders and multi-functional collaborators. Support lane, route, carrier, provider, and regional risk assessments by identifying risk indicators, documenting findings, and helping translate analysis into practical control recommendations. Analyze shipment monitoring alerts such as route deviation, unauthorized stop, signal loss, seal breach, geofence violation, cargo separation, and other logistics security events. Support blocking issue and incident response a

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Senior Procurement Manager - Data Centers We are looking for a fast learner and hands-on Procurement Manager to join Adyen's Procurement team, a dynamic global team within our Finance function. The goal of the team is to contribute to Adyen’s 10x ambition through sustainable commercial decisions, risk mitigation, contract and vendor management, ultimately empowering stakeholders to deliver their strategies. You will work in the data center category, alongside another category manager and a supply chain manager, but as Adyen grows, and the Procurement team with it, this scope might change and increase in the future. What you'll do Act as a business partner to stakeholders such as Infrastructure, Data Center Engineering, Legal and Sustainability, delivering value and enabling their strategies. Lead and initiate commercial negotiations, including but not limited to contract renewals and setting up new agreements. Be responsible for the supplier selection process, RFx and screening. Work with the Infrastructure team on roadmaps, including our DC expansion plans. Do vendor monitoring on performance and contractual agreements. Be tracking and reporting on industry trends. Build and maintain relationships with key vendors. Who you are 7+ years of relevant experience, including category management or sourcing. Deep knowledge and exper

About the Team The Dasher Growth Marketing team is focused on building and nurturing our Dasher base by building a relationship with our couriers and providing them with an engaging and relevant cross-channel experience. The Dasher Growth Marketing team at DoorDash is growing rapidly, and as our Mexico City Media Ops pod matures, we're adding a dedicated Associate Manager to own the quality, consistency, and coordination of our day-to-day acquisition engine. About the Role We're looking for a talented and driven Associate Manager to lead quality, coordination, and stakeholder management for our Dasher paid acquisition program across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. You'll review and sign off on the team's campaign builds, audits, QA, testing, and reporting, while staying hands-on enough to jump into channel and media management yourself whenever a channel or media owner needs support, coverage, or a second set of eyes. You'll also be one of the main points of contact for our publisher and vendor partners (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Google, Reddit) and drive cross-functional alignment across media, creative, and analytics teams. You'll partner closely with the Media Ops and Creative Strategy Senior Associates to prioritize their work, ensure consistent quality across campaigns and reporting, and translate performance and creative insights into a clear, prioritized backlog. You'll also collaborate with Associate Managers across other lines of business to share learnings, align on best practices, and keep our approach to media ops consistent across teams. You'll also be involved in budget allocation and media strategy, in partnership with the Manager, Dasher Performance Marketing and the broader Dasher Paid Media team. Based in Mexico City (CDMX), you'll be part of the founding leadership layer of our local office. You will report directly to our Manager, Dasher Performance Marketing (CDMX). You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Own quality

We are looking for a detail-oriented team player with a passion for workplace design to take ownership of global workplace design and project execution . Joining the Workplace team, you will report to the Head of Global Workplace & Real Estate and execute both short- and long-term projects to support Asana’s global expansion . The Workplace team supports every Asana by creating welcoming, comfortable, and inclusive environments where everyone can perform at their best . This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule . The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday . Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays . Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner . If you're i nterviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements . What you’ll achieve Lead the planning and execution of all new office builds, construction, and reconfigurations across global temporary (co-working) and leased spaces . Develop, maintain, and implement workplace design and graphic standards across all office locations . Collaborate closely with local Workplace leads to ensure design alignment, seamless office expansion, and high end-user satisfaction . Oversee design-related purchasing, including global furniture vendor management, quotes, and procurement . Source local furniture and environmental branding vendors globally, maintaining a resource directory and assisting site leads as needed . Manage project budgets, billing, CAPEX and OPEX cost roll-ups, and annual financial tracking . Oversee global occupancy and space planning, act as the space planning software administrator, and deliver monthly analytics, test fits, and occupancy projections . Drive the workflow for desk moves and department relocations while providing ongoing training and support to site leads and space captains . About you Demonstrates curiosity about AI tool

Propulsion Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to contribute to the development and qualification of a new propulsion system for a cutting-edge fixed-wing program in the St. Louis, MO , area. In this role, you will be an integral part of a larger Flight Sciences team consisting of propulsion, aerodynamics, and guidance, navigation and controls. As part of the propulsion team you will contribute to inlet development, engine integration and controls, testing, and qualification efforts. Come join the Boeing team as we develop next generation airplanes that will make aviation history Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Propulsion Engineer. Position Responsibilities: Defines requirements for propulsion systems within a model-based engineering environment Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and the vehicle Configures or designs propulsion sub-systems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance specifications Contributes to or leads a range of testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation activities aimed at predicting and validating system performance Defines and performs verification tests for propulsion sub-systems and components Review, processing and approval of engine and component qualification documentation Assist with propulsion ground and flight test planning Propulsion vendor management and coordination This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will b

About the Team OpenAI’s Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals from diverse legal fields—technology, AI, infrastructure, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation—who collaborate closely with colleagues across the company. If you are passionate about being a technology lawyer working on cutting-edge challenges, you’ll thrive here. About the Role We are seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the commercial legal lead for Marketing. Based in San Francisco, you will be a primary legal partner to OpenAI’s rapidly growing global Marketing organization, supporting high-impact campaigns, creative production, talent and creator relationships, sponsorships, events, and the agreements and rights that make that work possible. You will work closely with Marketing, Communications, Partnerships, Procurement, Finance, Product, and colleagues across Legal, including Product, Privacy, Regulatory, and IP/Brand, to deliver practical advice at the pace of the business. This is a unique opportunity to help shape OpenAI’s Marketing efforts, negotiate sophisticated transactions, and build scalable legal frameworks for responsible global growth. We operate on a hybrid work model of three days per week in the office and offer relocation support for new employees. In this role, you will: Serve as the commercial legal lead for Marketing, partnering closely with Brand, Creative, Product Marketing, Design, Film and Photo, Performance Marketing, Partner Marketing, Communications, and regional teams from concept through launch. Draft and negotiate a wide range of marketing and entertainment agreements, including agency, production, talent and creator, sponsorship, event, media, content-licensing, marketing-technology, and vendor agreements. Structure and clear the rights needed for campaigns and content, including talent and appearance releases, publicity and