Sr. Purchasing Specialist, Hardware

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ implement uses precision computer vision and sophisticated AI to kill weeds with millimeter accuracy. Laserweeding delivers consistency that puts growers back in control of their schedules amid labor shortages, chemical complexity, and rising costs. For high-density crops, laserweeding is the only automated solution. Designed in Seattle and built in Detroit, it’s the future of weed control.

We’re a team who wants more! Carbon Robotics offers more!  More Professional Growth, Bigger Problems to Solve, Mission Driven Progress in every task!  There’s interesting problems with a Breadth of Exposure because Laser Weeding touches more than you think!

We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.

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Are you ready to help us design and build our LaserWeeder that solve real problems in our food supply?

As a Sr. Purchasing Specialist,Hardware at Carbon Robotics you will support Sourcing, Purchasing and Supply Chain in delivering robust and scalable processes.

What you’ll do:

• Forecast production levels to plan for materials needed.
• Track supplier delivery performance and response time
• Obtain quotes as directed (production, field spares engineering testing and prototyping)
• Write PO’s and obtain approval through prescribed process (production, field spares, engineering testing, and prototyping)
• Track and update order delivery dates weekly to ensure on time delivery. Escalate all anticipated late deliveries to manager
• Coordinate, pack, and ship consigned material inventoried at Seattle location to applicable contract manufacturers, and other Carbon Robotics locations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• Proficient with Google Suite, NetSuite and other Supply Chain tools
• Minimum of 5+yrs of experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing
• Experience in purchasing sheet metal fabrication, machined components, electrical harness/pcb .
• Experience in ERP implementation is an added advantage
• Highly organized with excellent time management to juggle multiple priorities at the same time
• Attention to detail is a must
• Problem solving ability with good communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with proven ability to deliver complex analysis, reconciliations and reports
• Professional demeanor and solid teamwork skills to foster collaborative relationships across all business segments and locations.

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.  The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:$65,189—$96,476 USD

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our f