Strong fit for procurement professionals with hardware or manufacturing experience who can navigate fast-paced startup environments and collaborate across technical and operational teams.
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Original posting from Sereact via Ashby
Who We Are:
We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.
Overview:
As a Procurement Manager, you will own our supplier network, logistics, and material flow—ensuring we can scale efficiently while controlling cost and maintaining quality. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution across vendors, inventory, and North American logistics.
You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to align sourcing, product requirements, and deployment timelines.
Your Responsibilities:
- Vendor Management & Sourcing
Build and manage vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms.
Source hardware components and engineering services aligned with product needs.
Collaborate with vendors on specifications, quality, and performance.
- Logistics & Operations
Own inbound logistics to Boston and outbound shipments across North America.
Optimize freight, warehousing, and delivery for cost and reliability.
Manage shipping, documentation, and coordination with logistics partners.
- Inventory & Shop Management
Oversee inventory, including spare parts and replenishment.
Maintain organized, efficient shop and storage operations.
- Cost & BOM Management
Manage BOMs and drive cost-down initiatives.
Partner with engineering on sourcing decisions that balance cost and performance.
- Cross-Functional Execution
Work closely with engineering to understand drawings and technical requirements.
Support product builds, deployments, and operational scaling.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain—preferably in hardware or manufacturing.
- Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier networks.
- Strong background in North American logistics and shipping operations.
- Experience with inventory management and BOMs.
- Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware systems.
- Experience in a high growth startup invironment.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Highly organized with solid inventory discipline.
- Technically inclined with a practical understanding of hardware.
- Analytical mindset with focus on cost optimization.
- Clear communicator; effective cross-functionally.
- Hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: USD $105,000 – $140,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location).
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 6%
- 20 days paid time off
- Parental leave
- Paid sick leave
- Wellness or gym stipend
- Learning and development support
- Equity/Bonus
Additional Information
- Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Source: Sereact careers (Ashby)