Procurement Analyst
Toast
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Contract type: Full time
Procurement Senior Specialist (India)
Toast is a rapidly growing startup building the first all-in-one restaurant management software platform. Toast’s Android tablet-based system helps restaurants operate more efficiently and connect with their customer base in new and innovative ways. We’re growing fast and have a customer base of cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs across the country. We work hard and care about our customers’ success and we have a lot of fun doing it. As a startup, we move fast and have a lot of opportunities for career growth, so if you’re passionate about your work and want to be in a fun and growing industry, join us! You will be helping Toast to grow our business across the US and internationally.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Procurement Specialist to support and enhance U.S.-based Procurement operations. With over 10 years of practical procurement experience, the ideal candidate will bring depth in sourcing, vendor management, contract oversight, and procurement systems. This role demands a strategic mindset, a commitment to process excellence, and the ability to collaborate across time zones with U.S. stakeholders. A strong focus on cost control and value optimization is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement, Cost Optimization & RFP Support
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
Toast is a rapidly growing startup building the first all-in-one restaurant management software platform. Toast’s Android tablet-based system helps restaurants operate more efficiently and connect with their customer base in new and innovative ways. We’re growing fast and have a customer base of cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs across the country. We work hard and care about our customers’ success and we have a lot of fun doing it. As a startup, we move fast and have a lot of opportunities for career growth, so if you’re passionate about your work and want to be in a fun and growing industry, join us! You will be helping Toast to grow our business across the US and internationally.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Procurement Specialist to support and enhance U.S.-based Procurement operations. With over 10 years of practical procurement experience, the ideal candidate will bring depth in sourcing, vendor management, contract oversight, and procurement systems. This role demands a strategic mindset, a commitment to process excellence, and the ability to collaborate across time zones with U.S. stakeholders. A strong focus on cost control and value optimization is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement, Cost Optimization & RFP Support
- Lead and manage the RFP/RFI process for low- to mid-value categories, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
- Analyze and evaluate supplier proposals and provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
- Drive supplier negotiations with a clear focus on cost savings, improved terms, and overall value delivery.
- Collaborate with Finance and Business Units to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Track and report cost savings achieved through sourcing and contract improvements.
- Act as a key liaison between vendors and internal departments, managing expectations and ensuring alignment on pricing, delivery, and scope.
- Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams, offering procurement insights and driving process improvements.
- Own and execute core procurement processes, including end-to-end requisition and PO creation, vendor onboarding, and workflow approvals. Manage and resolve escalated procurement issues related to Zip requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination. Communicate effectively through email, Slack, and Google Chat to support U.S.-based requestors with a focus on responsiveness and issue resolution.
- Lead contract administration activities, including execution tracking, renewals, terminations, and amendments to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
- Monitor contract lifecycles and proactively work with stakeholders to ensure timely updates and renewals.
- Partner with legal and finance teams to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and risk posture.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) a plus.
- 10+ years of proven experience in procurement operations, including sourcing, contracting, and vendor management.
- Demonstrated success in driving cost savings through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, and spend analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a track record of improving procurement workflows.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks independently.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across global teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise procurement tools such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.
- Experience with procurement platforms like Zip is highly desirable.
- Experience operating in a global or matrixed organization with US based leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic procurement initiatives.
- Ability to develop category-specific strategies aimed at value creation and cost control.
- Comfortable working across time zones and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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