Procurement Manager

Motion; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option package

Full health, dental, and vision

401K

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO

Job summary

Motion LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing of IoT hardware, manage distributor and manufacturer relationships, and optimize purchasing workflows.

You will work across procurement, engineering, project management, and logistics, review BOMs, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires ERP proficiency, data-driven decisions, and strong vendor management to mitigate risk and support growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical procurement / supply chain.
• Experience with hardware procurement in IoT/electronics.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor management and performance reviews with OEMs and distributors.
• Negotiate MSAs, pricing, MOQs, lead times, and warranty terms.
• Source and onboard new hardware suppliers to diversify risk.
• Oversee end-to-end hardware procurement for IoT components.
• Review BOMs and specs with engineers; identify alternatives.
• Manage purchase requisitions, part numbers, and vendor records in ERP.
• Track orders through customs and warehouse receipt.
• Control inventory, safety stock, and RMAs.

Skills

Vendor management

Hardware procurement

ERP systems proficiency

Data analysis in Excel/Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Logistics & shipping knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Coupa

Odoo

Jira

Job description

Procurement Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Reports to: VP , GTM & Strategic Partnerships

Department: Delivery

Position Overview

As the Procurement Manager at Motion LLC, you will sit at the intersection of procurement, engineering, project management, and logistics. You will be responsible for building and managing distributor and manufacturer relationships while managing the end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, and lifecycle tracking of specialized hardware—including gateways, cellular hubs, wireless sensors, controllers, power units, cabling, and mounting accessories.

The ideal candidate possesses a high technical aptitude for hardware specifications, a proven track record in end-to-end vendor management, hands-on experience navigating procurement software/ERPs,meticulous order-tracking capabilities, and scaling visibility to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vendor Management/Vendor Relationship Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact forexternal vendors, OEMs, distributors, and logistics partners; conduct periodicbusiness reviews (QBRs) and monitor vendor performance metrics (provisioning lead time, on-time delivery, defect rates, cost variance).

Contract & Price Negotiation:

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, master serviceagreements (MSAs), lead times, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), andwarranty/SLA terms to optimize cost and service quality.

Vendor Sourcing & Onboarding:

Evaluate, benchmark, and onboard new componentand hardware suppliers, establishing contingency and secondary sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and diversify partner ecosystem for continuedgrowth.

Hardware Procurement & Operations

Hardware Sourcing & Ordering:

Oversee full-cycle purchasing for gateways, networkhubs, wireless/wired sensors, power supplies, enclosures, and related hardwareaccessories.

Technical & BOM Review:

Collaborate directly with hardware and network engineers to review Bills of Materials (BOMs), verify component specifications, review datasheets, and identify approved product alternatives during shortages.

Systems Administration:

Input, manage, and audit purchase requisitions, partnumbers, serial numbers, and vendor profiles within procurement/ERP systems (e.g.,NetSuite, SAP , Coupa, Odoo).

Tracking, Inventory & Logistics:

End-to-End Tracking & Logistics: Track orders from initial PO issuance throughfactory dispatch, customs clearance, and warehouse receipt. Resolve shippingdelays, tariffs, and customs holds.

Inventory Control & RMA:

Oversee safety stock levels, maintain active tracking ofMAC addresses/serial numbers, conduct quality audits, and process ReturnMerchandise Authorizations (RMAs) for defective units.

Required Professional Experience

5+ Years in Technical Procurement / Supply Chain: Proven experience managinghardware procurement, purchasing pipelines, or supply chain operations within IoT,electronics, telecommunications, or hardware manufacturing environments.

Proven Vendor Management Track Record:

Direct experience managing hardwarevendor portfolios, negotiating vendor contracts, and evaluating OEM/distributorperformance.

Hands-on Hardware Experience:

Practical experience sourcing and tracking physicalIoT hardware components, including gateways, hubs, sensors, controllers, antennas,cabling, and power units.

Procurement Systems Proficiency:

Hands-on experience operating modern ERP orprocurement platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP , Coupa, Odoo, or Jira workflow tools) andperforming complex data analysis in Excel/Google Sheets.

Logistics & Compliance Experience:

Demonstrated understanding ofdomestic/international freight forwarding, tariff/HS codes, lead-time forecasting, andserial number management.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies

Technical Literacy:

Ability to read engineering spec sheets, technical data sheets,and BOMs (understanding protocols such as LoRaWAN, Cellular L TE-M/NB-IoT,Bluetooth/Zigbee, IP enclosure ratings, and power requirements).

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Strong communication skills to bridge technicalhardware requirements between engineering, finance, delivery teams, and externalvendor partners.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,Industrial/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Why Join Motion

Play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution process, and effciency of the inventory operations for a rapidly growing company.

Influence the future of the data center industry through innovative technology.

Work with a high-performing executive team committed to impact, transparency, andexcellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Stock option package
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, Flex time o policy
• Flexible work environment and generous PTO
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing