Inventory & Procurement Specialist

Walden Robotics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Robotics is seeking an Inventory & Procurement Specialist to own parts, procurement, and inventory operations that keep our humanoid robot builds moving. You will maintain BOM accuracy, oversee end-to-end procurement, and design ongoing improvements to our inventory system to support monthly production targets.

In this hands-on role you will collaborate with build, maintenance, and engineering teams in a fast-moving prototype-to-production environment, demonstrating high ownership and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or materials/production coordination.
• Hands-on experience owning BOMs and tracking parts across multiple product revisions and concurrent builds.
• Strong procurement and vendor‑management skills—ordering, expediting, receiving, and managing lead times across global and local suppliers.
• Experience building or running practical inventory systems (ERP/MRP, digital tools, spreadsheets, or Kanban).
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with clear communication, a bias for action, and high ownership in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own BOM accuracy for a complex robotic system across multiple concurrent product revisions, keeping parts lists current as designs evolve and maintaining traceability across part revisions and lot/order history.
• Manage end-to-end procurement—ordering, tracking, receiving, and stockroom organization—with strong attention to detail.
• Support monthly production targets while tracking parts across revisions and prototype builds.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve system for inventory tracking.
• Help manage vendor relationships across global supply partners and local shops.
• Partner with build, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive improvements with strong bias for action and high ownership.
• Live the future—work alongside, teach, and collaborate with robots to enable yourself and others.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain

Materials coordination

Education

Related degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Spreadsheets

Kanban

Digital tools

Job description

Position Summary

We're hiring an Inventory & Procurement Specialist to own the parts, procurement, and inventory operations that keep our humanoid robot builds moving. In this role, you will keep bills of materials (BOMs) accurate across multiple concurrent revisions, run end-to-end procurement, and design and continuously improve the inventory system that supports monthly production targets. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone highly organized and proactive who thrives by partnering with build, maintenance, and engineering teams in a fast-moving, prototype-to-production environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Own BOM accuracy for a complex robotic system across multiple concurrent product revisions, keeping parts lists current as designs evolve and maintaining traceability across part revisions and lot/order history.
• Manage end-to-end procurement—ordering, tracking, receiving, and stockroom organization—with strong attention to detail.
• Support monthly production targets while tracking parts across revisions and prototype builds.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve system for inventory tracking
• Help manage vendor relationships across global supply partners and local shops
• Partner with build, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive improvements with strong bias for action and high ownership.
• Live the future—work alongside, teach, and collaborate with robots to enable yourself and others.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or materials/production coordination—ideally supporting complex electromechanical or hardware products (or a related degree plus relevant experience).
• Hands-on experience owning BOMs and tracking parts across multiple product revisions and concurrent builds.
• Strong procurement and vendor‑management skills—ordering, expediting, receiving, and managing lead times across global and local suppliers.
• Experience building or running practical inventory systems (ERP/MRP, digital tools, spreadsheets, or Kanban)
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with clear communication, a bias for action, and high ownership in a fast‑moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting robotics or other complex electromechanical hardware in a prototype‑to‑production environment.

Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program, including salary, annual cash bonus, company equity, company‑subsidized insurance programs, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, daily lunch, and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

Walden Robotics is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Walden Robotics participates in E‑Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E‑Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E‑Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become

At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general‑purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world‑class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.