Procurement Associate

Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species. The Procurement Associate is responsible for owning procurement and purchasing operations for the Hardware team, ensuring smooth operations and vendor management as the team scales.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage vendor relationships, including onboarding new suppliers and keeping vendor records current in Netsuite and Bill
• Review and verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts prior to submission for approval
• Track delivery timelines and proactively follow up with vendors to resolve delays or discrepancies
• Own the end-to-end purchasing process for the Hardware team, including purchase order creation, tracking, and closure
• Provide administrative support to the Hardware team, including scheduling, logistics coordination, and vendor communication
• Coordinate with the Hardware team to anticipate procurement needs and prioritize purchasing requests
• Assist with supplier evaluation; obtain and compare quotes for components, equipment, and services
• Assist with inventory tracking and reconciliation of hardware components and equipment
• Ensure all purchasing activity is properly documented and adheres to internal controls and financial policies
• Assist with month-end close activities related to purchasing and accruals
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows and support the implementation of purchasing tools or processes