Robotics BOM & Procurement Specialist

Walden Robotics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Robotics is seeking an Inventory & Procurement Specialist to own parts, procurement, and inventory operations that keep our humanoid robot builds moving. You will maintain BOM accuracy, oversee end-to-end procurement, and design ongoing improvements to our inventory system to support monthly production targets.

In this hands-on role you will collaborate with build, maintenance, and engineering teams in a fast-moving prototype-to-production environment, demonstrating high ownership and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or materials/production coordination.
• Hands-on experience owning BOMs and tracking parts across multiple product revisions and concurrent builds.
• Strong procurement and vendor‑management skills—ordering, expediting, receiving, and managing lead times across global and local suppliers.
• Experience building or running practical inventory systems (ERP/MRP, digital tools, spreadsheets, or Kanban).
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with clear communication, a bias for action, and high ownership in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own BOM accuracy for a complex robotic system across multiple concurrent product revisions, keeping parts lists current as designs evolve and maintaining traceability across part revisions and lot/order history.
• Manage end-to-end procurement—ordering, tracking, receiving, and stockroom organization—with strong attention to detail.
• Support monthly production targets while tracking parts across revisions and prototype builds.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve system for inventory tracking.
• Help manage vendor relationships across global supply partners and local shops.
• Partner with build, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive improvements with strong bias for action and high ownership.
• Live the future—work alongside, teach, and collaborate with robots to enable yourself and others.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain

Materials coordination

Education

Related degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Spreadsheets

Kanban

Digital tools

Job description

Walden Robotics is seeking an Inventory & Procurement Specialist to own parts, procurement, and inventory operations that keep our humanoid robot builds moving. You will maintain BOM accuracy, oversee end-to-end procurement, and design ongoing improvements to our inventory system to support monthly production targets.

In this hands-on role you will collaborate with build, maintenance, and engineering teams in a fast-moving prototype-to-production environment, demonstrating high ownership and