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We started with phone agents and now also cover WhatsApp, web chat, email and a full AI phone system. We’re growing fast across Europe, the UK, the US and Brazil.\nWe grew from $1M to $10M ARR in under 12 months, then went from $10M to $20M in about 8 weeks. Today we serve 10,000+ customers.\nWe move fast, take ownership, give direct feedback, and avoid politics and unnecessary meetings.\nJoin one of the fastest-growing companies!\nThe Role\nAs our first Procurement Manager, you own the cash fonio spends with third parties. You build procurement from zero, on your own: processes, tools, cost control and our vendor relationships. 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AI helps us to remain efficient, but people make every decision.\nfonio is an equal opportunity employer. We hire for talent and ownership, whatever your background is.\nNeed an adjustment in the process? Just tell us.\nPlease send your CV in English. 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