Procurement Specialist

Aescape

18d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Aescape is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement 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 relationships, delivery and shortage resolution, and clear-to-build readiness for new product introductions. The specialist will support vendor negotiations, cost reduction, inventory management, and strategic supply-chain and manufacturing initiatives, with the opportunity to grow into demand planning. This is a hands-on role requiring analytical and practical experience with mechatronic systems, technical knowledge of sourced components, attention to detail, strong communication, and experience in a production setting. The position works closely with engineering, quality, finance, product teams, and third-party manufacturers. It is remote in Philadelphia, with expected travel to Aescape’s New York City office once a month. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$100,000 annually, plus a discretionary annual bonus and an equity grant. Full-time employees are eligible for the company’s benefits package.

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.
Unrivaled 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

Issue and manage purchase orders 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 evaluations, and qualify alternate or second-source suppliers.
Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and terms across programs, product lines, suppliers, and 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 bill-of-material costs across product lines.
Source parts for new products in partnership with engineering, product teams, and third-party manufacturers.
Own clear-to-build material readiness 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 supply-chain and manufacturing-footprint strategic initiatives.

Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees, with generous coverage for eligible dependents.
Flexible time off.
Quarterly Wellness Days.
Generous parental leave and paid 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.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Equity grant commensurate with the role and company stage.