Procurement Specialist

Aescape

19d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Aescape is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own procurement activities across two programs, 12 product lines, more than 30 global suppliers, and over 400 components. The role covers supplier sourcing and onboarding, purchase order management, supplier relationship management, issue resolution, and clear-to-build readiness for new product introductions. The specialist will contribute to vendor negotiation, cost reduction, and inventory management KPIs, with the opportunity to grow into demand planning and support strategic initiatives involving Aescape’s supply chain and manufacturing footprint. This is a hands-on role requiring analytical and practical experience with mechatronic systems and production environments. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, process-driven, data-driven, and technically familiar with components such as machined parts, injection molding, PCBAs, and linear motion systems. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, quality, finance, product teams, and third-party manufacturers in a fast-paced hardware startup. The position is remote in DC, with expected travel to the company’s NYC office once a month.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles in a high-volume, high-mix hardware or manufacturing environment.
Working technical knowledge of common mechatronic-system commodities, including metals, injection molding, and general off-the-shelf components.
Familiarity with product development lifecycles and design/document change control processes.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and communicate requirements.
Experience using an ERP system for purchase order management and inventory transactions.
Positive attitude, high energy, and eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Exceptional Excel skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Prior experience working in a production setting.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.
Experience with a PLM system; Arena experience is a plus.
Prior exposure to demand planning.

Responsibilities

Own purchase order issuance and management for finished goods, spare parts, tooling, select raw materials, and other direct spend categories to meet production schedules.
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Identify supplier risks and resolve shortages, delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, and supplier non-conformances.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, finance, and product teams.
Support supplier vetting and onboarding, including commercial and technical evaluation, and qualify alternate or second-source suppliers.
Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and terms across two programs, 12 product lines, more than 30 suppliers, and over 400 components.
Create and execute RFQs, spot buys, and cost-reduction initiatives across key commodity types.
Develop negotiation tactics and quote analyses to support make-or-buy decisions and purchase agreements.
Drive cost reductions through negotiation, alternate sourcing, and specification alignment with cross-functional teams.
Track and report BOM costs across product lines.
Source parts for new products with engineering, product teams, and third-party manufacturers.
Own clear-to-build material readiness processes for prototype and production builds in support of NPI program management.
Plan component phase-ins and phase-outs while maintaining sufficient material days on hand.
Track long-lead and critical-path components and mitigate risks to maintain 100% line-up status.
Support strategic initiatives related to Aescape’s supply chain and manufacturing footprint.

Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees, with generous coverage for eligible dependents.
Flexible time off.
Quarterly Wellness Days.
Generous parental leave.
Complimentary OneMedical membership.
401(k) with employer matching.
Home office budget.
Annual professional development stipend.
Dinner provided when working late.
Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for employees, friends, and family.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Equity grant commensurate with the role and company stage.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.