Procurement Specialist

Traysar•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Traysar is seeking its first U.S. Procurement & Logistics Specialist to own purchasing and logistics for its Austin facility. The role joins an existing procurement process led by the procurement team in Israel and focuses on executing U.S. purchases, building a network of U.S. vendors and suppliers, and managing logistics and shipping for Austin. The specialist will also contribute to Traysar’s ERP implementation by helping establish U.S. procurement and logistics workflows in coordination with the Israel procurement lead and Finance. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced hardware startup, working closely with engineering, finance, operations, and the Israel procurement lead.

Requirements

At least 4 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics experience in hardware, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, defense, or a similar technical industry.
Proven experience executing purchases end-to-end, including quotes, purchase orders, expediting, and receiving.
Experience sourcing technical components and working directly with engineering teams.
Experience finding, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers.
Hands-on experience with domestic shipping and logistics, including carriers, freight, and receiving.
Experience negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
Working knowledge of inventory management and ERP or procurement systems.
Excellent organizational skills and strong follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or industrial equipment.
An existing network of U.S. suppliers, machine shops, distributors, or contract manufacturers.
Familiarity with import/export logistics, customs, and international shipping.
Hands-on experience with ERP implementation or systems such as NetSuite, Odoo, or similar.
Experience supporting prototype development and low-volume manufacturing.
Experience working with a team or headquarters in another country.
Knowledge of supplier quality processes and vendor performance management.
Experience working in an early-stage startup or scaling organization.
Familiarity with U.S. government contracting or defense procurement requirements.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day U.S. procurement execution within Traysar's existing procurement process.
Build a pool of U.S. vendors and suppliers for components, materials, equipment, and services.
Source, qualify, and onboard new U.S. vendors and suppliers.
Request and compare quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and issue purchase orders.
Expedite orders and track deliveries, lead times, and open purchase orders to support engineering and production schedules.
Own inbound and outbound logistics and shipping for the Austin facility, including shipping, receiving, and carrier coordination.
Partner with engineering to source components, materials, and equipment for development and testing.
Coordinate with the Israel procurement lead on processes, systems, and cross-site purchasing and shipments.
Participate in ERP implementation and help establish and roll out U.S. procurement and logistics workflows with the Israel procurement lead and Finance.
Track supplier performance, quality, lead times, and costs.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor data, and inventory information in procurement systems and ERP.