Purchasing Engineer

Sabanto•Ames, IA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sabanto, we are delivering farming services that will change the agricultural world. Our team is building a fleet of autonomous agricultural equipment, to enable faster, lower cost, and more efficient farming around the clock, anywhere in the world. We are looking for a new team member to deliver the future of agriculture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent practical experience
Hands-on experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing for hardware products
Direct experience sourcing, purchasing, and managing suppliers for electromechanical components
Working knowledge of ERP systems for inventory, purchasing, and production tracking
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort making practical decisions with incomplete information
Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Accounting in a fast-moving organization
Knowledge of, and experience to safely work with mechanical and steel fabrication tools.
Comfortable working around loud tools and machinery

Nice To Haves

Experience at an early- to mid-stage startup or small manufacturing organization
Familiarity with warehouse operations, kitting, and light assembly
Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems (not purely theoretical)
Experience improving processes

Responsibilities

Document component- and system-level mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic designs using 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
Create, release, and maintain bills of material (BOMs)
Manage drawing revisions and ensure timely communication of changes to suppliers and internal teams
Gather quotes for and procure components used in the company’s autonomy systems
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
Track supplier progress and evaluate, coordinate, and approve supplier-requested design changes
Establish, operate, and continuously improve processes across:
Inbound material inspection and quality control
Warehouse material storage, handling, and component sub-assembly
Assemble mechanical components into sub-assemblies and develop associated standard operating procedures
Accurately package finished kits for shipment within the warehouse environment
Collaborate with a team of mechanical and electronics technicians
Maintain accurate inventory, procurement, and production records within the ERP system
Create, maintain, and improve ERP workflows supporting procurement, inventory, and production
Partner with Accounting on accounts payable and receivable processes related to procurement and inventor
Partner with Sales and Planning to forecast demand and coordinate component and kit shipments
Collaborate with the support team to coordinate and fulfill shipping needs as required