JOB TITLE: Procurement Prototyping Specialist
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $48 - $58/hr.
DURATION: 1 Year
TOP 3 SKILLS:
2+ years of experience in similar role and Experience working with and purchasing from vendors
Can read and understand engineering drawings
Ability to use many different computer business applications (Google sheets, Docs, Slides, etc)
Job Description:
The Procurement Prototyping Specialist will be responsible for supporting the prototyping team by quickly getting external quotes from and maintaining relationships with our various manufacturing suppliers. This individual will work closely with the fabrication, CNC, and additive prototyping teams for vendor set up, quoting, negotiation, and coordinating purchase requests. Additionally perform vendor and system audits to ensure supplier security and compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
Engage vendors to receive quotes on parts to be manufactured
Discuss drawing requirements and tolerances with the vendors
Brings design for manufacturing options back to the requesting engineers to optimize pricing and delivery
Participates in daily stand up meetings to give updates
Keep all teams informed of delivery schedules
Tracks suppliers adherence to the agreed upon delivery schedule
Troubleshoots any payment delays
Coordinates with cross functional teams to order and receive parts
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a similar role
Can read and understand engineering drawings
Highly organized
Great communication skills and a team player
Experience working with and purchasing from vendors
Initiative to improve processes
Ability to use many different computer business applications (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc)
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.