Responsibilities:  

• Support procurement of mechanical and electrical components, assemblies, and materials to meet engineering, production, and project needs 

• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, lead times, and specifications 

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to understand BOM requirements, revisions, and priorities 

• Source and qualify new suppliers, including requesting quotes (RFQs), comparing pricing, lead times, and technical capabilities 

• Track order status, manage expediting, and proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply chain issues 

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in data tracking systems, including supplier information, pricing, and lead times 

• Assist in cost control initiatives, including price negotiations, alternate sourcing, and component standardization 

• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels, demand signals, and forecast changes 

• Coordinate with suppliers on engineering changes (ECOs), part substitutions, and obsolescence risks 

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements 

• Prepare basic purchasing reports related to spend, supplier performance, and on-time delivery 

• Collaborate with all the cross functional teams, stakeholders, and the leadership team to provide visibility into the supply chain process and align with overall business objectives  

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, business, or related field. Ideally someone with experience handling a variety of parts in a fast-paced environment.   

• 1+ years' experience in supply chain with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.   

• Proven experience working in a supply chain organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and in a startup environment.  

• Exceptionally strong communication and negotiation skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing. 

• Experience working with engineering teams (mechanical and electrical) 

• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks. Effective response to adapting to these competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly.