Procurement Specialist

Overland AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Best-in-class healthcare, dental and &

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team in Seattle. This role will manage day-to-day procurement for production components, materials, and supplier relationships to support manufacturing and operations.

You will issue POs, track deliveries, resolve PO issues, collaborate with Engineering, Inventory Control, and Quality, and help optimize cost, lead time, and inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of purchasing/procurement/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with BOMs, engineering drawings, and ERP/MRP modules
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for production components and materials
• Obtain supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities
• Support cost-reduction and sourcing initiatives
• Coordinate with Inventory Control to resolve discrepancies and delivery issues
• Maintain purchasing data in ERP system
• Identify potential material shortages and risks to production schedules
• Contribute to supplier evaluations and scorecards
• Ensure non-conforming materials are documented and dispositioned
• Support material planning during periods of increased production

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Job description

Role Summary

Overland AI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities required to support the company’s manufacturing and operational requirements. This role will primarily focus on purchasing production components and materials, managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records, developing effective supplier relationships, and coordinating with Engineering, Inventory Control, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the availability of materials when needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. The Buyer will play an important role in maintaining material flow through the warehouse and production operation while balancing cost, quality, lead time, inventory levels, and supplier performance.

This position requires strong communication and follow-through. The Procurement Specialist will regularly interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchase order issues, monitor material deliveries, address non-conforming materials, and help ensure that production has the components necessary to meet company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for production components, raw materials, supplies, and other inventory and non-inventory items in accordance with established requirements, specifications, approved suppliers, pricing, and lead times.
• Obtain and maintain supplier quotations, pricing information, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other purchasing information.
• Support cost-reduction and sourcing initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved pricing, lead times, terms, quality, or supply continuity.
• Coordinate with suppliers and Inventory Control to resolve receiving discrepancies, quantity issues, damaged materials, and documentation problems.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the company’s ERP system.
• Identify potential material shortages and elevate risks that could affect production schedules.
• Contribute to supplier evaluations, vendor records, and supplier scorecards.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, and suppliers to ensure non-conforming materials are properly documented and dispositioned.
• Help ensure that purchasing decisions support both near-term production requirements and longer-term inventory objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering and Inventory Control to maintain appropriate inventory levels throughout the warehouse.
• Support material planning activities during periods of increased production, new product introduction, or changing demand.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approved supplier requirements, government requirements and established procurement processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field – or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of applied experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, supply chain, or related in a manufacturing environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience purchasing components, materials, supplies, or other goods for a manufacturing operation.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), part numbers, and engineering specifications
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and purchasing or inventory modules
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Engineering, Quality, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain teams.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on open issues and drive them to resolution.

Location

This position will be located in Seattle, WA.

Pay range

Procurement Specialist I : $90,000 – $115,000 annually
Procurement Specialist II : $120K – $140K annually

Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.Benefits include:

• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [e-mail] to request an accommodation.