Procurement Sourcing Specialist — Irvine (4/10 Onsite)

Planet Innovation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

People-first workplace

Job summary

Planet Innovation is seeking a proactive Procurement Sourcing Officer based in Irvine, CA. This hands-on role involves sourcing components for prototype through production, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are available to meet project timelines.

You will onboard suppliers domestically and internationally, negotiate quotations and lead times, and work with Engineering teams to support supplier changes and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of procurement and financial processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and onboard new domestic and international suppliers.
• Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations, pricing, and lead times.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Resolve supply, delivery, and pricing issues in a timely manner.
• Support supplier agreements, NDAs, tooling ownership agreements, and commercial contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Planet Innovation is seeking a proactive Procurement Sourcing Officer based in Irvine, CA. This hands-on role involves sourcing components for prototype through production, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are available to meet project timelines.

You will onboard suppliers domestically and internationally, negotiate quotations and lead times, and work with Engineering teams to support supplier changes and compliance with regulatory standards.