Hardware Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Hardware Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in sourcing, managing, and executing on mechanical components and long-lead items for Gritt Robotics' autonomous field systems. This role requires a balance of sourcing off-the-shelf parts, managing long-lead items, and maintaining accurate inventory and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Purchasing:
  • Source off-the-shelf parts including brackets, mounts, fasteners, structural parts, LiDAR units, cameras, compute modules, cabling, and connectors.
  • Procure mechanical components for each system.
  • De-risk long-lead items such as LiDARs, industrial cameras, and compute modules by placing orders early and qualifying alternates.
  • Ensure timely delivery of parts to the mechanical team.
• Vendor Management & Cost:
  • Manage relationships with mechanical suppliers, sensor and compute distributors, and local machine shops.
  • Negotiate prices, lead times, and quality standards.
  • Control costs by pushing back on inflated quotes and making cost-aware sourcing decisions.
• Purchase Orders, Inventory & BOMs:
  • Track purchase orders and manage inventory levels.
  • Own the process from order placement to shipment and ensure accuracy of BOMs and kits.
  • Close the feedback loop by capturing and addressing sourcing and quality issues.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or operations, preferably in a hardware, robotics, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong internship experience counts.
• Hungry to grow and build real expertise fast.
• Prompt and organized with a natural tendency to keep clean records.
• Comfortable with hardware, able to read mechanical drawings and understand BOMs.
• A people connector, able to work effectively with mechanical engineers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Calm under pressure and mission-driven, excited about contributing to the future of infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring custom machined or fabricated parts alongside off-the-shelf hardware.
• Familiarity with sourcing sensors and compute, including LiDAR, industrial cameras, NVIDIA Jetson/x86 compute modules, GPUs, automotive-grade cabling and connectors, and environmental ratings.
• Hands-on experience using or helping set up an ERP/MRP or PLM system at a hardware startup.
• Background working alongside mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers on integrated hardware systems.
• Exposure to construction equipment, heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, or field service in real-world environments.
• APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP), ISM CPSM, or Lean / Six Sigma coursework.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and databases.
• Understanding of supply chain management principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Meaningful equity in Gritt Robotics.
• A benefits package designed for long-term contributors.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring presence at the Gritt Robotics facility every workday.