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The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.\nOverland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.\nRole Summary\nOverland AI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities required to support the company’s manufacturing and operational requirements. This role will primarily focus on purchasing production components and materials, managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records, developing effective supplier relationships, and coordinating with Engineering, Inventory Control, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the availability of materials when needed.\nThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. The Buyer will play an important role in maintaining material flow through the warehouse and production operation while balancing cost, quality, lead time, inventory levels, and supplier performance.\nThis position requires strong communication and follow-through. The Procurement Specialist will regularly interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchase order issues, monitor material deliveries, address non-conforming materials, and help ensure that production has the components necessary to meet company objectives.\nResponsibilities\nCreate, issue, and manage purchase orders for production components, raw materials, supplies, and other inventory and non-inventory items in accordance with established requirements, specifications, approved suppliers, pricing, and lead times.\nObtain and maintain supplier quotations, pricing information, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other purchasing information.\nSupport cost-reduction and sourcing initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved pricing, lead times, terms, quality, or supply continuity.\nCoordinate with suppliers and Inventory Control to resolve receiving discrepancies, quantity issues, damaged materials, and documentation problems.\nMaintain accurate purchasing data within the company’s ERP system.\nIdentify potential material shortages and escalate risks that could affect production schedules.\nContribute to supplier evaluations, vendor records, and supplier scorecards.\nCoordinate with Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, and suppliers to ensure non-conforming materials are properly documented and dispositioned.\nHelp ensure that purchasing decisions support both near-term production requirements and longer-term inventory objectives.\nWork closely with Engineering and Inventory Control to maintain appropriate inventory levels throughout the warehouse.\nSupport material planning activities during periods of increased production, new product introduction, or changing demand.\nEnsure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approved supplier requirements, government requirements and established procurement processes.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field - or equivalent practical experience\n3-5 years of applied experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, supply chain, or related in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience & Qualifications\nExperience purchasing components, materials, supplies, or other goods for a manufacturing operation.\nStrong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, and competing priorities simultaneously.\nExperience working with engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), part numbers, and engineering specifications\nFamiliarity with MRP/ERP systems and purchasing or inventory modules\nAbility to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Engineering, Quality, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain teams.\nDemonstrated ability to follow through on open issues and drive them to resolution.\nLocation\nThis position will be located in Seattle, WA.\nCompensation And Benefits\nPay range:\nProcurement Specialist I: $90,000 - $115,000 annually\nProcurement Specialist II: $120K - $140K annually\nActual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nOverland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Benefits include:\nEquity compensation\nBest-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans \nFlexiblePTO\n401k with company match\nParental leave\nOverland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nThis position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.\nOverland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. 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