Strategic Buyer
Core
Build the procurement and operations backbone for hardware programs, sourcing critical goods and services for lab equipment, facilities, and production support.
Role type
Senior Procurement Operator
Builds
Procurement workflows, trackers, and systems for hardware startup operations
Domain
Hardware infrastructure / Semiconductor / Data center
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PO issuance and tracking, RFQ management, supplier negotiation, ERP proficiency, vendor onboarding, commercial analysis, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Hardware/semiconductor experience, NPI operations knowledge
Technologies
NetSuite, Mesh, SAP, Ramp
Responsibilities
Convert internal requests into accurate POs, track open orders to delivery, review and negotiate quotes, manage supplier relationships, partner with Finance on vendor setup and payments, improve procurement workflows
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operator
