Supply Chain (New Grad)

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

2h • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As a Supply Chain New Grad at General Matter, you will support procurement, sourcing, and supply chain operations for the development and production of the company's uranium enrichment technology and facilities. Working alongside the supply chain team, you will contribute to projects involving supplier sourcing, purchasing, material planning, cost analysis, and supplier management while gaining hands-on experience across the supply chain lifecycle.

You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance to help source the mechanical, electrical, and specialty hardware needed to keep development and production on track. The role includes communicating directly with suppliers, supporting RFQs and purchasing activities, analyzing supply chain data, and helping solve material and sourcing challenges in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Interest in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, or hardware operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguous problems.
• Comfort working with data and spreadsheets to organize information, perform analysis, and make informed decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and contribute wherever needed.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience through internships, research, Formula SAE, robotics, engineering clubs, or personal projects.
• Previous internship, project, or hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or engineering.
• Experience purchasing or sourcing components, materials, or equipment for an engineering team, student organization, research project, or other hardware program.
• Familiarity with mechanical and/or electrical components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), part specifications, or other technical documentation.
• Experience communicating with suppliers, requesting quotes, comparing bids, or negotiating pricing and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and qualification of suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and specialty hardware components.
• Gather information from suppliers on pricing, lead times, availability, manufacturing capabilities, and technical requirements.
• Support purchasing and material planning to ensure components are available for engineering and manufacturing builds.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking across delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct sourcing and market research to identify potential suppliers and alternatives for critical or difficult-to-source components.
• Analyze supply chain and procurement data to identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, material availability, and operational efficiency.
• Support inventory management, procurement documentation, supplier onboarding, and other supply chain processes.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance to support hardware development and production schedules.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options may be available to full-time hires.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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