Senior Hardware Procurement Specialist

Cynet Systems • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This role supports supply continuity, prototype readiness, budget alignment, and timely execution across hardware programs. The team works in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, with buyers managing workload through commodity ownership. The position assesses supply and demand weekly and issues purchase orders to address imbalances across electronic components—including DIMMs, SSDs, and development cards—as well as custom sockets, cables, fans, heatsinks, and sheet metal. The buyer collaborates with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Corporate Procurement to validate demand, execute procurement, and provide timely status updates. The ideal candidate is proactive, works with urgency and accuracy, takes ownership amid changing demand and supply conditions, communicates clearly, manages competing priorities, follows through across functions, and works independently with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of procurement, buying, planning, logistics, or related supply chain experience.
• Procurement experience supporting electronic components or hardware-related materials.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and strong working knowledge of purchase order execution.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and status reporting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at an electronics contract manufacturer.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand weekly to identify gaps, risks, and purchasing actions.
• Drive purchase requisitions and purchase order execution for electronic hardware, custom sheet metal, and cable assemblies.
• Provide management with clear order status, delivery visibility, and issue escalation updates.
• Maintain purchase order dates and procurement timing to support quarterly budget planning and execution accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior