Strategic Hardware Procurement Lead

Parallel Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the materials and components required to build and operate our autonomous rail vehicles. This hands-on role ensures parts are ordered accurately, supplier commitments are met, and upcoming needs are planned ahead.

You will own RFQs and POs, manage delivery timelines, and work with engineering to anticipate demand. The role blends tactical purchasing with opportunities to grow into strategic sourcing as the function matures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a buyer role.
• Experience managing RFQs, purchase orders, suppliers, and delivery timelines.
• Experience working in an ERP, MRP, or purchasing system.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own RFQs and purchase orders from request through delivery, negotiating pricing and lead time within established supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier commitments after PO placement - confirm acknowledgments and ship dates, track deliveries, and escalate risks early.
• Partner with engineering to understand upcoming purchasing and inventory needs.
• Evaluate supplier capability and performance against technical, quality, capacity, and lead-time requirements; surface gaps and risks for sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and part information in Odoo.
• Track open orders, inventory needs, and supply risks to prevent shortages.
• Document and improve purchasing workflows, including Odoo configuration and supplier performance tracking.

Skills

RFQ management

PO management

ERP/MRP experience

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Parallel Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the materials and components required to build and operate our autonomous rail vehicles. This hands-on role ensures parts are ordered accurately, supplier commitments are met, and upcoming needs are planned ahead.

You will own RFQs and POs, manage delivery timelines, and work with engineering to anticipate demand. The role blends tactical purchasing with opportunities to grow into strategic sourcing as the function matures.