Supply Chain Buyer

Rhoda ai • Palo Alto, CA

42d

About The Position

At Rhoda AI, we're building the full-stack foundation for the next generation of humanoid robots — from high-performance, software-defined hardware to the foundational models and video world models that control it. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling scenarios unseen in training. We work at the intersection of large-scale learning, robotics, and systems, with a research team that includes researchers from Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard, and beyond. We're not building a feature; we're building a new computing platform for physical work — and with over $400M raised, we're investing aggressively in the R&D, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make that a reality.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a schedule-driven NPI environment and is comfortable operating with partial information and making quick decisions — landing hardware on immovable bring-up and build dates. This role reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong execution under pressure with clear written and verbal communication, reliable follow-through, and the judgment to escalate early to protect schedule
• Comfortable executing while building structure and processes from scratch
• Background in consumer, mobility, or medical device industries

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ramp
• Experience reducing purchase-price variance (PPV) without increasing risk
• Advanced spreadsheet and cost-modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Drive daily actions to clear shortages, expedite with suppliers, and protect integration timelines
• Reduce total cost, lead time, and risk
• Convert purchase requests to purchase orders and follow POs through delivery and payment
• Track on-time delivery and maintain reporting records
• Onboard vendors and process invoices and payments with accounting
• Maintain purchase status records and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed