About the role
ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT
THE ROLE: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst for a temporary assignment to support xAI’s data center construction and expansion efforts in Jacksonville, Florida . In this role, you will support the procurement team by analyzing spend, managing purchase orders, sourcing vendors, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely acquisition of materials and services (including power/cooling equipment, servers, networking gear, and construction-related items). You will help drive cost efficiency, compliance, and supply chain visibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a temporary position ideal for a proactive analyst with strong procurement and data skills who can deliver immediate impact on sourcing and vendor management. Contracts may include the possibility of extension based on business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Create, manage, and track purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts in the procurement system Conduct spend analysis, vendor evaluations, and market research to identify cost savings and sourcing opportunities Support supplier negotiations, onboarding, and performance monitoring Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, project management, and engineering teams to ensure timely material availability Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing databases, and reporting on key metrics (cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance) Monitor and expedite deliveries while resolving supply chain disruptions or delays Assist with RFPs, RFQs, and vendor bid evaluations Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement processes, and regulatory