Procurement Specialist

Arbor Energy•El Segundo, CA

34d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to help build the foundation of a world-class supplier ecosystem as we scale from early prototypes to production-ready hardware. You will work directly with the Head of Supply Chain to manage increasing purchasing volume, expand our supplier base, and ensure we stay ahead of both current and future supply needs. This is a full-time onsite role based in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate closely with our Turbomachinery and Combustion teams, as well as Systems, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering. This role is central to how Arbor's values show up in our supplier ecosystem — leading with love in how we communicate, stewarding our planet through responsible sourcing, and exploring the uncharted as we build new supply pathways for novel hardware. As Arbor grows, this role may evolve into a senior or lead position and help shape the future Supply Chain team.

Requirements

3–5 years of procurement, supply chain, engineering, supplier-facing experience, or related field
Experience working with multiple suppliers or external partners
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience analyzing data to track supplier performance, cost trends, or sourcing decisions
Comfortable with high-volume communication (calls, emails, follow-ups)
Open, proactive communicator — especially when issues arise
Ability to disagree constructively and commit once aligned
Reliable follow-through and ownership mindset
Light technical literacy (comfortable reading basic drawings, understanding part descriptions, and discussing manufacturing processes)

Nice To Haves

Experience with specialty metals and advanced manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, castings, coatings, heat treat, or custom/high-mix low-volume machining
Sales or customer-facing background
Strong research skills
Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day communication with a broad set of suppliers
Track delivery status, performance, and risks across multiple programs
Surface delays early and communicate openly with internal teams
Support purchasing as volume increases over the next 3–6 months
Take and make calls to unblock issues and maintain momentum
Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and technology roadmaps to support sourcing strategy
Identify potential suppliers and develop sourcing approaches for internal stakeholders
Prepare sourcing recommendations and present clear options to leadership
Support negotiations for NDAs, terms & conditions, and RFQ-related agreements
Compare supplier quotes, cost breakdowns, and commercial terms
Support supplier capability assessments and technical reviews
Maintain accurate pricing, supplier data, and sourcing roadmaps in internal systems
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for current and future builds
Conduct research to expand our supplier base as complexity grows
Gather technical and commercial data to support supplier qualification
Partner with Turbomachinery, Combustion, Systems, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering
Provide clear updates on supplier status, risks, and mitigation plans
Help establish the culture, expectations, and working norms of the Supply Chain function