Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition

Global Sourcing Manager - Defense

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$185kDetected 69 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementFPGARoboticsSensorsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • We are looking for high-impact procurement professionals who thrive in rapidly evolving environments where speed and communication are critical.
  • This role will evolve alongside the state of artificial intelligence in the Procurement industry, as new tools shape the way we engage with key systems and stakeholders.
  • Ensure readiness and compliance for DCMA Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)

Responsibilities

  • Procurement Managers drive successful commodity sourcing strategies with a long-term view, developing relationships across industries to establish a strong supplier foundation.
  • This role requires intense internal collaboration to deliver results that meet key business, technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
  • Procurement Managers own short- and long-term deal structuring, maximizing the value of an engagement across cost, contract, and product.
  • Develop a long-term strategy and secure cross-functional buy-in
  • Partner with Engineering from the "breadboard" prototyping phase to ensure that selected hardware components meet the SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) requirements of ruggedized defense
  • Develop processes in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies
  • Build strong relationships while negotiating with industry-leading suppliers
  • Manage internally and externally by influence

Requirements

  • Lead strategic sourcing for the "Physical AI" stack, including high-performance GPU clusters, edge-compute modules, and specialized sensors (LiDAR, thermal, and radio) required for autonomous defense platforms
  • Expertise with FAR, DFARS, DCMA audits, and CPSR

Nice to have

  • Experience with the Google suite of tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs)
  • Experience using Slack on a professional level
  • Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment
  • Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located.
  • Don't meet every single requirement?
  • If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  • You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  • Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.

Skills

  • About Applied Intuition
  • Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI.
  • Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft.
  • Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.
  • Learn more at applied.co.
  • Highly efficient executive-level communication skills
  • Exceptional negotiation skills

Compensation

  • at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits.
  • Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position.
  • For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $ 150,000 - $185,000 USD annually.

Benefits

  • Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
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