Sourcing Specialist - Robotics Hardware

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group in San Francisco is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support robotics hardware engagements for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on sourcing lab equipment, compute hardware, prototype components, and related services, ensuring milestones and readiness.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in sourcing or procurement, strong experience with procurement systems (Zip, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Ariba), and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar sourcing or procurement role.
• Experience with procurement systems (Zip, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as embedded sourcing partner to business teams, driving requests through commercial review, contracting, and approvals.
• Review requirements, supplier selection, quotes, pricing benchmarks, and total cost for low-complexity purchases.
• Confirm pricing and scope reflected in Zip and coordinate PO handoff with Procurement Operations.
• Coordinate supplier responses and supporting evidence for Legal, Security, and cross-functional reviews.
• Coordinate contracts, amendments, and SOWs through approved templates and CLM workflows.
• Support hardware and prototype purchases by reconciling specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, warranties and support with engineering and lab stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Sourcing support

Purchasing operations

AP/Finance ops

Supply chain support

Autonomy

Communication

Tools

Zip

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Git

Job description

Title: Sourcing Specialist - Robotics Hardware

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Location: SF - 5 days a week onsite

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in Robotics, Hardware and Silicon & Systems, is looking for a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves supporting purchases spanning lab equipment, compute hardware, prototype components, engineering services and managed lab operations, helping keep development milestones and operational readiness on track. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Serving as the embedded sourcing partner to business teams, clarifying purchase needs and driving assigned requests through commercial review, contracting, and approval readiness.


• Reviewing business requirements, supplier selection, competitive quotes, pricing benchmarks, and total cost for assigned low-complexity purchases.


• Confirming agreed pricing, scope, and approvals are accurately reflected in Zip and partnering with Procurement Operations on a complete handoff for PO creation.


• Coordinating supplier responses and supporting evidence for Legal, Security, and other cross-functional reviews.


• Coordinating contracts, amendments, and SOWs through approved templates and Ironclad/CLM workflows.


• Supporting hardware and prototype purchases by reconciling technical specifications, quantities, quote revisions, delivery schedules, warranties and support coverage with engineering and lab stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role.


• Deep expertise in procurement coordination, sourcing support, purchasing operations, AP/finance ops, or supply chain support.


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.


• Experience with procurement systems (Zip, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.) and Agile methodologies/Git version control where applicable.


• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.

W2 only