Apptronik

Apptronik

Technical Inventory and Procurement Specialist

Austin, TX

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$45kDetected 19 days ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationForecastingExcelSAPAuditingSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementRoboticsAR/VRLeadershipProblem SolvingNetSuite

About the role

  • Our department is the heart of our testing and development-a high-energy environment where hardware and software converge.
  • The role is a 50/50 split between Strategic Procurement and Advanced Inventory Management.
  • Vendor Strategy: Identify and vet global suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Engineering leads to analyze complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), forecasting needs to prevent project bottlenecks.
  • Proactively identify supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., product discontinuation) and develop alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Manage departmental spending, providing reports to Finance and Operations on project-specific hardware costs.
  • Design and maintain the physical layout and digital tracking systems for the department, ensuring 100% visibility of mission-critical assets.
  • Manage the high-level Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process for expensive or mission-critical failures, escalating issues with vendor engineering teams as needed.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for receiving, inspecting, and distributing hardware across the department.
  • BOM Management: Partner with Engineering leads to analyze complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), forecasting needs to prevent project bottlenecks.
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., product discontinuation) and develop alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Budget Oversight: Manage departmental spending, providing reports to Finance and Operations on project-specific hardware costs.
  • Department Infrastructure: Design and maintain the physical layout and digital tracking systems for the department, ensuring 100% visibility of mission-critical assets.

Requirements

  • Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware specifications to ensure correct part sourcing.
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets).

Skills

  • Proven track record of negotiating favorable terms with international vendors and managing high-value contracts.
  • Technical Fluency: Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware specifications to ensure correct part sourcing.
  • Systems Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets).
  • Problem-Solving: A proactive mindset capable of resolving complex logistics or sourcing challenges independently.
  • Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in technical procurement and inventory management, ideally in robotics, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing.
  • Experience in a high-growth startup or R&D environment is highly preferred.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) are a significant plus.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times.
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Compensation

  • $25k-$45k

Company info

  • We are seeking a Technical Procurement & Inventory Specialist to lead our supply chain efforts and manage the physical lifecycle of our robotic assets.
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