Procurement Coordinator

About the role

Quartermaster AI is a company dedicated to making the ocean safer and more sustainable through the use of advanced AI and robotics. Our mission is to empower vessels with the technology they need to operate efficiently and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components, subassemblies, materials, and services.
• Generate, issue, and meticulously track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Swootly resolve supplier issues related to delivery, quality, and production capacity.
• Manage inventory for engineering and R&D operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Support demand planning and forecasting activities.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and tracking systems.
• Establish scalable procurement and inventory processes.
• Maintain procurement metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Partner with engineering teams on BOM changes and prototype builds.
• Support production ramp activities.
• Communicate material status and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Able to work onsite.
• Experience managing suppliers in a hardware, manufacturing, robotics, electronics, aerospace, or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include startup or high-growth technology company experience, familiarity with electronics components and system-level BOMs, and experience supporting production ramp-ups and NPI activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities. Opportunities for professional development and continued education.