Procurement Specialist (Hardware)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles to create cleaner, safer, and more efficient freight transportation.

What you will do

• Own RFQs and purchase orders from request through delivery, including pricing and lead-time negotiations within supplier agreements.
• Track supplier acknowledgments, shipment dates, deliveries, open orders, inventory needs, and supply risks.
• Partner with engineering and operations to plan upcoming purchasing and material requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capability and performance against technical, quality, capacity, and lead-time requirements.
• Maintain purchasing, supplier, and part information in Odoo.
• Document and improve purchasing workflows, Odoo configuration, and supplier performance tracking.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a buyer role.
• Experience managing RFQs, purchase orders, suppliers, and delivery timelines.
• Experience working with an ERP, MRP, or purchasing system.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage procurement for hardware components and support production demand.

Nice to have

• Experience in low-volume, prototype, or new product introduction environments.
• Experience in hardware, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, rail, or industrial environments.
• Experience with Odoo or a similar ERP system.
• Familiarity with BOMs, engineering drawings, or technical components.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on role in a fast-paced hardware environment.
• Opportunity to take on strategic sourcing and supplier selection as the procurement function matures.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.