Procurement Specialist

42dot; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

42dot is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our Sunnyvale team, managing sourcing across hardware, software, engineering tools, and operations while supporting cost controls with finance and legal. You’ll partner with engineering and R&D to understand requirements for prototype and production materials.

This role requires strong vendor management, supplier negotiation, and experience with ERP systems, in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Experience with procurement/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Coupa.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware/electronic specifications.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, finance, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing and PO issuance.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers for hardware, sensors, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure favorable outcomes.
• Coordinate with engineering/R&D to meet prototype and production needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and address risks or delays proactively.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor documentation in systems.
• Support budget tracking and cost analysis with finance.
• Ensure compliance with policy, export controls, and import needs.
• Assist with vendor renewals, NDAs, and MSAs with legal.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading tech specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About The Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Sunnyvale team. You'll manage sourcing and purchasing across hardware, software, engineering tools, and operations, supporting the resource needs of our autonomous driving and mobility programs. You'll also partner closely with our Operations team to handle their day-to-day purchasing needs. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and legal to make sure the company has what it needs, when it needs it, at the right cost.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, purchase order issuance, and order tracking
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and vendors for hardware components (sensors, compute modules, prototyping materials) and indirect goods/services
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure favorable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Partner with engineering and R&D teams to understand technical specifications and sourcing requirements for prototype and production materials
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and quality to proactively resolve supply chain risks or delays
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, and vendor documentation in company systems
• Support budget tracking and cost analysis in collaboration with finance
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policy, export control regulations, and any relevant legal/import requirements
• Assist with vendor contract renewals, NDAs, and MSAs in coordination with legal
• Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles (experience in automotive, hardware, robotics, or tech industries preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa) and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications for hardware/electronic components is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and legal stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with shifting priorities
• Knowledge of export control regulations (EAR/ITAR) is a plus, given international supplier relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience procuring for autonomous vehicle, robotics, or AI hardware programs
• Familiarity with global supply chains and international shipping/customs processes
• Bilingual (Korean/English) is a plus, given collaboration with global teams