Robotics Procurement Specialist

Shinkei; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinkei Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own and support sourcing across manufacturing and engineering R&D. You will manage the flow of electromechanical and robotics components that power our systems, ensuring continuity and timely procurement to keep production moving.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, negotiate with vendors, and maintain dashboards for real‑time visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing in a hardware, robotics, or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with electromechanical, automation, or robotics components strongly preferred.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with exceptional follow‑through.
• Ability to operate in fast‑paced, ambiguous startup environments.
• Strong communication skills across both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel priorities without losing operational clarity.
• Proficiency with task management tools (Asana preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement for manufacturing and engineering R&D parts, including electromechanical and industrial components.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Proactively track all open purchase orders and follow up to prevent delays or breakdowns in supply.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including backorders, shortages, and long‑lead items.
• Manage delivery issues, discrepancies, and RMAs directly with vendors through resolution.
• Source hard‑to‑find or constrained components using non‑traditional suppliers and creative sourcing channels.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to understand requirements, changes, and timing shifts.
• Ensure accurate PO creation, order tracking, documentation, and coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Partner with the Production Coordinator to maintain visibility into inventory levels and upcoming demand shifts.
• Maintain clear operational dashboards and tracking systems (Asana) for real‑time procurement visibility.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing hardware/robotics

Vendor management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Asana

Job description

Shinkei Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own and support sourcing across manufacturing and engineering R&D. You will manage the flow of electromechanical and robotics components that power our systems, ensuring continuity and timely procurement to keep production moving.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, negotiate with vendors, and maintain dashboards for real‑time visibility.