Hardware Procurement Specialist

Gritt Robotics Inc•Belmont, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Gritt Robotics is seeking a Hardware Procurement Specialist to join their hardware team. This role is crucial for building the physical layer that AI runs on, integrating perception, industrial sensors, compute, and robotic actuators to create autonomous field systems. The position involves sourcing, vendor management, and hardware execution, working closely with the mechanical team to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of necessary components. This is a hands-on, on-site role for an organized individual looking to build deep procurement and supply chain expertise in a fast-paced robotics company.

Requirements

1-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or operations, ideally in a hardware, robotics, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environment. Strong internship experience counts.
Ability to read a mechanical drawing, understand a bill of materials, and talk to a machine shop.
Promptness, organization, and a track record of follow-through.
Comfortable with hardware sourcing, or eager to learn.
Ability to work with mechanical engineers, suppliers, and leadership, and translate between them.
Calmness under pressure and ability to create and execute plans.
Mission-driven attitude, with a desire to work on impactful projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience procuring custom machined or fabricated parts (CNC, sheet metal, weldments) alongside off-the-shelf hardware.
Familiarity sourcing sensors and compute - LiDAR, industrial cameras, NVIDIA Jetson / x86 compute modules, GPUs, automotive-grade cabling and connectors - and checking for environmental rating.
Hands-on experience using or helping stand up an ERP/MRP or PLM system 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.

Responsibilities

Source off-the-shelf parts, including brackets, mounts, fasteners, structural and machined parts, LiDAR units, cameras, compute modules, cabling, and connectors.
De-risk long-lead items by anticipating needs, placing orders early, and qualifying alternates.
Ensure engineers have the necessary components by keeping the floor stocked.
Manage vendors, including building and maintaining relationships, and negotiating price, lead time, and quality.
Control costs by keeping spend visible per system, challenging inflated quotes, and supporting cost-aware sourcing decisions.
Own purchase orders end-to-end, track shipments, and maintain an accurate inventory of parts.
Maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) per system configuration, working from mechanical drawings and CAD data.
Kit together parts as needed.
Capture and feed back sourcing and quality issues found during assembly, testing, or deployment to improve vendor selection and purchasing processes.