What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Hinge-Health?
About the Role
The Procurement Specialist at Hinge Health serves as a strategic partner for stakeholders across the organization, guiding them through procurement processes while optimizing organizational spend. This customer-focused role involves collaborating closely with Legal, Security, Privacy, and Finance teams to ensure compliant and efficient purchasing. You'll manage our Zip procurement system, develop strong vendor relationships, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize value. This position is essential in creating a seamless procurement experience for internal partners while supporting Hinge Health's financial objectives and operational efficiency.
What You'll Accomplish
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, guiding them through the procurement lifecycle and serving as their trusted advisor
Review, approve, and process procurement requests through the Zip system with accuracy and efficiency
Oversee Zip source to pay, manage all purchase requisitions and provide final PO approval.
Collaborate with Legal, Security, Privacy, and Finance to ensure all purchases meet compliance requirements and business standards
Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships to secure favorable terms and maximize value
Lead contract negotiations to optimize costs and ensure spending aligns with budgetary guidelines
Implement and optimize procurement processes that balance efficiency with appropriate controls
Educate internal teams on procurement best practices and effective utilization of procurement systems
Track and analyze spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve forecasting
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.
Qualificatons:Basic Qualifications
5 years of experience in procurement or vendor management roles
- Experience using procurement systems or related financial management tools
Strong organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a procurement capacity
Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to secure favorable vendor terms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Zip procurement system or similar procurement platforms
Bachelor’s degree
Previous experience in a healthcare or SaaS environment
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for vendor management
Experience building procurement processes in high-growth organizations
Strong analytical skills for evaluating spending patterns and vendor performance.
Compensation
This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $104,000 - $156,000/year.
Company Information:About Hinge Health
Hinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the way it is treated and prevented. Connecting people digitally and in-person with expert clinical care, we combine advanced technology, AI and a care team of experts to guide people through personalized care directly from their phone. Our approach is proven to reduce pain by 68%, prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, City of Boston, US Foods, and Verizon.
Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com
What You'll Love About Us
Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
Diversity and Inclusion
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.
Salary : $104,000 - $156,000