Procurement Specialist

CHIRP Robotics Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Job summary

CHIRP Robotics is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist in Austin, TX. This full-time, on-site role supports manufacturing, engineering, and production with sourcing, purchasing, and inventory duties. You will manage vendor communications, PO creation, and stock levels to ensure timely part delivery for robotics products.

Stock options are part of the compensation package. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong communication, aggressive follow-up, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Green Card holder.
• 5 years of procurement or related experience.
• On-site work in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Source, quote, and purchase parts, materials, tools, and shop supplies.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, orders, and delivery dates.
• Create and track purchase orders and follow up on delays or issues.
• Maintain organized inventory and stock levels.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to understand purchasing needs.
• Evaluate vendor options for price, lead time, and quality.
• Receive, label, and document incoming materials.
• Support general operations tasks on the shop floor.
• Improve purchasing, inventory, and vendor management processes as the company grows.

Skills

5 years experience

Organized

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

On-site work

Tools

Spreadsheets

Purchasing systems

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Operations Specialist

Location: Austin, TX

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package

• $60,000 – $80,000 per year plus Stock Options

Job Description:

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Procurement Operations Specialist to help support our manufacturing, engineering, and production teams. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable working across purchasing, vendor communication, inventory, and general operations.

You will help make sure our team has the parts, materials, tools, and supplies needed to build high-quality robotics products on schedule. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where the right person will have a direct impact on production speed, organization, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, quote, and purchase parts, materials, tools, and general shop supplies
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, order status, & delivery dates
• Create and track purchase orders
• Follow up on delayed, missing, or incorrect shipments
• Help maintain organized inventory and stock levels
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to understand purchasing needs
• Compare vendor options and help identify better pricing, availability, or quality
• Receive, label, organize, and document incoming materials
• Support general operations tasks as needed around the shop and production floor
• Improve purchasing, inventory, & vendor management processes as the company grows

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. Green Card holder
• Prior Experience: 5 years
• Work on location in Austin, TX

What We Are Looking For:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable calling and emailing vendors
• Able to follow up aggressively and keep things moving
• Good judgment when comparing price, lead time, and quality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup/manufacturing environment
• Computer skills & ability to work with spreadsheets, purchasing systems, or inventory tools
• Willingness to learn technical products, parts, and manufacturing processes
• Reliable, accountable, and able to take ownership of tasks
• Ideal: Familiarity with mechanical parts, electrical components, hardware, tools, or shop supplies

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow with an early-stage robotics company and become a key part of the operations team. The role will start broad and hands-on, with the opportunity to take on more ownership over procurement systems, vendor relationships, inventory planning, and production operations over time.

Company Overview

CHIRP Robotics is a well-funded seed-stage startup operating in stealth mode and based in Torrance, California. The company aims to become a leading U.S. provider of modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a wide range of vehicles and applications. It has an impressive portfolio of patents on the hardware side and IP in software / algorithms. CHIRP’s CEO, a founding member of SpaceX, brings extensive technical expertise, a strong professional network, and significant business leadership experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package