Technical Inventory and Procurement Specialist (Robotics)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; hybrid

Company

hirify.global is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered humanoid robots, including Apollo, for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other applications.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end procurement of VR hardware, manipulation items, environmental equipment, and other technical assets.
• Identify and vet global suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, and manage high-value vendor contracts.
• Partner with Engineering on complex Bills of Materials, demand forecasting, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Design the department’s physical layout, digital asset-tracking systems, and scalable inventory workflows.
• Act as the ERP/MRP power user, optimizing kitting, tracking, auditing, receiving, inspection, and distribution processes.
• Oversee complex RMAs, lead inventory audits and cycle-counting programs, and report hardware spending to Finance and Operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical procurement and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience negotiating with international vendors and managing high-value contracts.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware specifications.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP software such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP, plus Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to design workflows, solve complex sourcing or logistics challenges independently, and mentor junior team members.

Nice to have

• Experience in robotics, aerospace, high-tech manufacturing, a high-growth startup, or an R&D environment.
• CPSM or CPIM certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-energy environment where hardware and software converge.
• Contribute to bringing a humanoid robot to market at scale.
• Direct-hire employment.
• Ability to lift 25–45 pounds at times and move frequently through a lab or workshop environment.