AI-native procurement platform with autonomous sourcing optimization
Keelvar builds procurement software centered on LLM-based agents and RAG pipelines for sourcing workflows. The stack—Python, Rails, OpenAI, Anthropic, LangGraph, PydanticAI—reflects an AI-first architecture. Current hiring focus (engineering-heavy, mostly senior) and active projects around PLG motion and product-led acquisition suggest a shift from pure enterprise sales toward self-serve adoption, while internal roadmaps prioritize sourcing automation and spend optimization for global accounts.
Keelvar is a Cork-based procurement software company founded in 2012 that serves enterprise buyers in automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and manufacturing. The platform automates sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations using AI reasoning and game-theory optimization. Core capabilities include eAuctions, RFX management, and supplier lifecycle workflows. The company operates at 51–200 employees with a lean Ireland-based team.
Python, Ruby on Rails, AWS (ECS, Pulumi), OpenAI, Anthropic, LangGraph, PydanticAI, Model Context Protocol, LangChain, and Docker. Heavy emphasis on LLM-based agents and RAG for sourcing workflows.
Product-led growth motion, PLG acquisition funnel, LLM-based sourcing agents, RAG pipelines, AI-driven workflows, and high-impact GTM campaigns. Internal challenges include accelerating PLG adoption and scaling sourcing excellence for global enterprise spend.
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