Procurement Specialist

Location : Glen Cove NY (On-Site)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department : Manufacturing Operations

Position Summary

As a Procurement Specialist youll play a vital role in sourcing components managing supplier relationships placing and tracking POs and ensuring timely delivery of critical shipments. Youll work closely with the Production Hardware Sales and Finance teams to support prototype builds and production demand plans. This is a fast-paced hands-on role for someone who thrives in startup environments and knows how to get things done.

Key Responsibilities

Source and evaluate new and existing suppliers for quality cost and reliability

Request and negotiate quotes for custom and off-the-shelf components

Create manage and track purchase orders

Monitor delivery schedules and manage domestic and international shipments

Coordinate shipping with forwarders carriers and customs brokers

Maintain clear and professional communication with vendors via email

Collaborate with other departments to align purchasing with internal needs

Identify opportunities to improve lead times reduce cost and streamline workflows

Preferred Experience & Skills

Demonstrated commitment to ethics integrity and confidentiality

Experience purchasing CNC machining PCBs welded and electrical components

Familiarity with international logistics including lead times customs and freight tracking

Confidence in supplier negotiation to secure favorable pricing terms and delivery

Proficiency in Google Sheets for tracking and analysis

Comfortable with processing invoices and basic AP

Exceptional organizational skills and management of competing priorities

Strong written communication with suppliers and internal teams

Comfortable operating independently and juggling priorities in a startup environment

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

A Little Bit More About The Position

Were looking for someone based on Long Island or the NYC area who can be on-site at our Glen Cove NY factory to check inventory get a feel for real-time operational needs and build in-person rapport with the team.

This role requires someone with strong emotional intelligence a clear communicator who can negotiate strategically while building long-term partnerships. Youll be working cross-functionally with teams in Production Hardware Sales and Accounting so professionalism flexibility and interpersonal skills are a must. We dont tolerate ego or drama just smart humble people who are eager to solve problems.

This role exists within a rapidly growing startup environment where flexibility is essential. We are looking for an individual who can take initiative and contribute to building scalable systems from the ground up. Prior experience with ERP or MRP platforms and the ability to support their development or refinement is highly desirable. If you have a trusted network of vetted suppliers we want to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $67000 to $72000. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off medical / dental / vision insurance life insurance disability insurance and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Federal Aviation Regulations,Contract Management,Supplier Management,negotiation,Contracts

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 67 - 72