Head of Procurement

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

The Procurement Team furthers Neuralink's mission by ensuring seamless access to critical materials, equipment, and services, driving innovation at every stage. As a strategic enabler of progress, we anticipate and solve procurement challenges before they arise, helping engineers and teams work more efficiently. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love optimizing complex supply chain challenges, and are passionate about accelerating technological breakthroughs that restore autonomy to individuals with unmet medical needs, this team is for you.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Procurement to lead and optimize Neuralink's Procurement team! This role requires a strong balance of high-level strategy and daily execution, driving cost savings, supplier relationships, operational efficiency, and inventory planning, while leading negotiations, managing contracts, and executing purchases. They will collaborate across multidimensional teams at Neuralink, including engineering, legal, finance, preclinical, clinical, construction, and operations teams to align procurement strategies with company goals and drive impact across the organization. Our ideal candidate operates with a relentless sense of urgency, anticipates and eliminates supply chain roadblocks, thinks creatively to solve procurement challenges, and clearly communicates trade-offs between cost, speed, and quality. You will be expected to:

• Oversee procurement operations, including sourcing, contract negotiating, and vendor management, ensuring timely and seamless access to critical materials, equipment, and services
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering high performance, continuous improvement, and career growth
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier management, strategic negotiations, and risk mitigation
• Align procurement strategies with company goals, improving efficiency and eliminating supply chain bottlenecks
• Optimize inventory planning and forecasting to prevent bottlenecks and support rapid scaling
• Strengthen procurement governance by collaborating with Finance on budgeting and cost control
• Implement scalable procurement processes to drive efficiency, standardization, and compliance
• Manage multiple high-impact projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
• Engaging in corporate development and policy strategy
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Hands-on expertise in executing purchase orders, vendor contracts, and sourcing initiatives while driving strategic procurement efforts
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier negotiations and secure favorable contract terms
• Experience in inventory planning system design and management to maintain optimal stock levels and seamless supply chain operations
• Experience in vendor management, including supplier audits and performance evaluation
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to present insights and strategies to executive leadership
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Proven leadership ability to mentor, develop, and elevate procurement talent
• Highly responsive and able to proactively and pragmatically resolve urgent situations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Evidence of exceptional ability
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with procurement technology stacks (e.g., Zip, Procurify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Brex)
• Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance for procurement
• Experience in implementing automation and digital transformation in procurement operations
• Proven experience in regulated, high-tech, or R&D-intensive industries (automotive, aerospace, biotech, pharma, semiconductors, med-tech)
  
  

Expected Compensation:

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Texas Base Salary Range

$85,000—$159,000 USD

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded