Procurement specialist

Aerones; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 31,184 - 35,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Recovery Days

Paid Study Leave

Funding for Vision Glasses

Job summary

Aerones is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support our operations. This position requires experience in procurement along with technical knowledge in electronics or mechanics. The role involves timely ordering of materials, supplier negotiation, and collaboration across teams.

You will work from our offices in Riga, Latvia, with a salary ranging from €2,400 to €2,700 before taxes. Benefits include health insurance, study leave, and more.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong understanding of supplier evaluation and pricing comparison.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement and ordering of materials.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Technical degree in electronics or mechanics

Tools

ERP systems (Monitor G5)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Procurement Specialist to support our US operations while being based in Riga, Latvia. This role requires a high level of independence, decision-making capability and technical understanding to ensure efficient procurement processes and support business operations.

Working hours: 09:00-18:00 (Riga local time).

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement and ordering of materials according to production and operational requirements.
• Organize procurement processes for equipment, tools, chemicals and technical materials required for production, MRO and field teams.
• Collaborate with existing suppliers and identify new suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective sourcing.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and procurement contract conditions with suppliers.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluation and price monitoring.
• Compare prices, lead times, technical specifications and product suitability to support procurement decisions.
• Maintain procurement, material and documentation data in the ERP system.
• Confirm and monitor delivery schedules for ordered goods.
• Work closely with engineering, warehouse, logistics, MRO and field teams to resolve procurement-related challenges.
• Take ownership of procurement decisions and ensure high-quality execution of tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make procurement decisions autonomously.
• Technical knowledge or education in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing or a related technical field will be considered an advantage.
• Experience working in a large electronics or mechanical manufacturing company is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of supplier evaluation, pricing comparison, lead time analysis and product assessment.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Monitor G5 experience is considered an advantage).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and international suppliers.
• Problem-solving mindset, flexibility and accountability for work results.
• Quality-oriented attitude, precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent English and Latvian communication skills.

Salary from 2,400 EUR to 2,700 EUR per month (before Taxes)

• A Birthday Gift
• A modern and comfortable office location at Katlakalna iela 11E, Riga, Latvia

After Probationary Period

• Health Insurance

• Health Recovery Days (which can be taken as you need)
• Paid Study Leave
• Funding for the purchase of Vision Glasses after one (1) year of service