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 vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of critical components.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Purchasing: Source off-the-shelf parts, procure mechanical components, manage LiDAR, industrial cameras, compute modules, and other hardware.
• Vendor Management & Cost: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate prices, lead times, and quality, control costs, and push back on inflated quotes.
• Purchase Orders, Inventory & BOMs: Track POs and inventory, maintain BOMs and kits, and close the feedback loop on 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 ready to build real expertise fast.
• Prompt and organized, with a natural inclination towards keeping clean records and tracking tasks.
• Comfortable with hardware, able to read mechanical drawings, understand BOMs, and work with suppliers and engineers.
• Mission-driven, excited to contribute to building the infrastructure of the future.

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 checking for environmental ratings.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP or PLM systems 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

• Procurement and supply chain management skills.
• Vendor negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Inventory management and tracking.
• Cost control and budgeting.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Belmont, California.

Contact

For inquiries or applications, please contact [Contact Information].