Buyer Purchasing (supply chain/logistics/manufacturing)..

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.

We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

Our department is the heart of our testing and development—a high-energy environment where hardware and software converge. We are seeking a Technical Procurement & Inventory Specialist to lead our supply chain efforts and manage the physical lifecycle of our robotic assets. The role is a 50/50 split between Strategic Procurement and Advanced Inventory Management . As a senior member of the team, you will not only execute these tasks but also design the processes, select the tools, and mentor future junior‑to‑mid‑level hires to ensure our operations scale with our technological ambitions.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

End-to-End Purchasing: Lead the procurement of VR hardware, manipulation items, environmentals, and additional equipment.

Negotiate pricing, and delivery schedules to ensure cost‑efficiency and reliability.

BOM Management: Partner with Engineering leads to analyze complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), forecasting needs to prevent project bottlenecks.

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., Manage departmental spending, providing reports to Finance and Operations on project‑specific hardware costs.

Advanced Inventory & Lifecycle Management

Department Infrastructure: Design and maintain the physical layout and digital tracking systems for the department, ensuring 100% visibility of mission‑critical assets.

Auditing & Compliance: Lead regular high‑stakes inventory audits and implement cycle‑counting programs to maintain data integrity.

Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of negotiating favorable terms with international vendors and managing high‑value contracts.

Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets).

A proactive mindset capable of resolving complex logistics or sourcing challenges independently.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in technical procurement and inventory management, ideally in robotics, aerospace, or high‑tech manufacturing.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Mobility to move through a lab/workshop environment frequently.

*Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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