Portland-Based Compute Hardware Procurement Lead

Panthalassa; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Panthalassa in Portland, OR is hiring a procurement professional to lead strategic purchasing of high-performance compute infrastructure and hardware. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and align procurement activities with program milestones in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years of procurement experience in complex manufacturing, plus ERP experience and a Bachelor’s in a related field. Travel to vendors is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience using an ERP system to manage procurement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, issuance, and lifecycle management of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Support end-to-end compute procurement, coordinating with engineering and IT teams to source, evaluate, and acquire servers and hardware.
• Support sourcing and quoting of new materials and services, coordinating with the engineering team to understand specifications and timelines.
• Perform rigorous price and/or cost analysis to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and supply chain issues.
• Manage full supplier lifecycle activities from onboarding to performance monitoring, ensuring milestones and quality standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

ERP systems

Sourcing compute hardware

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Panthalassa in Portland, OR is hiring a procurement professional to lead strategic purchasing of high-performance compute infrastructure and hardware. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and align procurement activities with program milestones in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years of procurement experience in complex manufacturing, plus ERP experience and a Bachelor’s in a related field. Travel to vendors is expected.