🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.

Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.

We’re taking on legacy security tools that teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.

Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

As our first Procurement Manager, you will help establish and optimize the end-to-end procurement function. You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and build scalable purchasing processes that support our growth across software, infrastructure, services, and professional vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Own procurement end-to-end, from sourcing and supplier selection to negotiation and vendor management

• Manage SaaS and software vendors, including renewals, licensing optimization, and spend consolidation

• Oversee procurement across cloud, professional services, and indirect spend categories

• Build and maintain procurement policies, approval workflows, and a vendor registry

• Partner with Finance on budgeting, track savings, and report performance to leadership

• Collaborate with Legal on contracts, ensuring GDPR and EU compliance while advising on vendor risk and total cost

• Minimum 3 years procurement or vendor management experience in a technology or SaaS environment.

• You are comfortable negotiating software licensing agreements and SaaS contracts.

• Experience with EU procurement regulations and Belgian business practices is a strong advantage.

• You are analytically minded, with strong skills in spend analysis and supplier benchmarking.

• You work well cross-functionally; able to earn trust with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations.

What you can expect

• High-impact position in a fast-growing company

• Competitive salary package

• A company that sticks to their values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture-page on the website for more details)

• A diverse and inclusive organization that is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

• Flexibility in working hours

You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or any disability.