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With 20 years of hardware and software development, our robots have been sold in over 30 countries worldwide with customers such as NASA, PwC, Meta and many more.\nOur Ameca robot is well known as ‘the face of AI’ and a social media viral success, taking advantage of the generative AI craze. Along with our ultra-realistic Mesmer range of animated figures our robots continue to surprise and excite visitors at museums, theme parks, visitor attractions and trade shows as well as aid leading universities with AI and robotics research. Our robots are poised to break into the future mega-expansion service robot segment, with applications such as front of house, receptions, check-in desks, information points and PoS.\nWe are a team of dedicated engineers and creatives striving to develop the very best experiences for our customers. Our internal motto is ‘Be Wow ’, everything we do is fun, entertaining or surprising to encounter. We always push the boundaries of what is possible in humanoid robotics, researching and developing new systems and techniques to further their appeal. We explore and challenge the human perception of robots as well as the fear and discomfort and the excitement and joy life-like mechanical humanoids present.\nRole Outline\nWe are looking for a Technical Procurement Specialist to join a small, highly skilled team building advanced, socially capable humanoid robotic platforms capable of dynamic, real-world operation. You will be responsible for understanding detailed engineering requirements (mechanical and electronic) and executing sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities.\nThis role spans both our production activities as well as working with our development team on new and exciting robotics projects.\nThe ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced hardware manufacturing environments and has demonstrated success delivering high-performance technical procurement in small to mid volume production.\nThis role can be worked remotely with bi-monthly visits to the Falmouth HQ\nMain Responsibilities\nBuild in depth understanding of the BOMs of cutting edge robotic devices, including understanding of existing manufacture and procurement methods used\nInteract with mechanical and electronics design engineers to understand design intent and specification details, including the interpretation of engineering drawings, electronic schematics and other 2D and 3D design files\nHold discussions with suppliers across technical, financial and time-line topics to arrange required procurement to support manufacturing activities\nExecute procurement across a range of custom component types, including machined parts, PCBAs and wiring looms, in addition to off-the-shelf parts ranging from screws to pneumatic parts to electric motors\nOwn supplier relationships to ensure timely, high quality procurement on favourable terms that support business operations\nIdentify, select, qualify and on-board new suppliers as required, coordinating with the Senior QC Engineer to ensure quality standards are met during qualification\nSupport supplier audits to assess capability, capacity and compliance, working in collaboration with the Senior QC Engineer\nMaintain detailed documentation and data tracking supplier relationships, orders, prices, lead times, specifications, concessions, delivery schedules and other related information\nCollaborate with other members of the production team (e.g. 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