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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on managing supply chain processes for fast-paced hardware environments. Proficient in negotiating with suppliers and ensuring material availability for prototype and production builds.
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Mechanical Sourcing ExperienceProcurement Of Machined PartsERP System ManagementCommercial And Technical Negotiation SkillsSupply Chain Risk Management
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Hard Skills
ProcurementMaterial ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBOM TranslationSupplier AssessmentQuotingNegotiationPrototype DevelopmentLead Time ReductionEngineering Materials
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaborationNegotiation Abilities
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsCAD SoftwareSupplier Management ToolsMaterial Distribution PlatformsRapid-Prototyping Suppliers
Industry Keywords
Mechanical EngineeringAerospaceDefenseHardware StartupsDeep-Tech R&DPrototype To ProductionSpecial ProcessesSupply Chain RisksMaterial ShortagesFast-Moving Hardware
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the hands-on supply chain counterpart for fast-paced mechanical engineering teams
- Identify and proactively secure long-lead items, critical raw materials and complex parts
- Translate concepts, evolving BOMs and design changes into actionable sourcing steps
- Provide real-time insights on material availability, component availability and quick-turn manufacturing options
- Identify supply issues and propose workaround paths
- Own project procurement of CNC-machined parts, structural and composite parts, mechanisms, motors, fasteners, bearings, thermal hardware and raw materials
- Manage related special processes including heat treatment, surface treatments and coatings
- Run fast quoting and supplier selection for prototype and build requirements
- Find alternative suppliers, processes or materials during capacity or material shortages
- Set stock levels and material availability plans for development and prototype builds
- Work with machine shops, composite fabricators, special-process providers and material distributors
- Assess supplier technical capabilities and negotiate priority machine time, expedited processing and shipments
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, program management and operations to maintain build readiness
- Maintain visibility into prototype schedules, engineering changes and material risks
- Build and maintain supply-risk views across active projects and qualify alternatives early
- Keep purchasing details accurate in the ERP system with traceability and build-readiness status
- Test new suppliers, sourcing channels, manufacturing partners and tools to reduce lead times and cost
- Communicate R&D supply-chain risks and critical parts/materials to Production
- Support prototype iteration and prepare Production for rollout and mass production
- Establish critical parts, qualified suppliers, special processes, lead times and capacity before series production
- Build sourcing foundations for repeatable production
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of direct experience in mechanical sourcing, procurement or engineering supply chain roles in fast-moving hardware environments
- Strong procurement understanding of machined and composite parts, special processes, engineering materials and prototyping flows
- Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, incomplete information and rapid cycles
- Hands-on experience running purchasing and material management through an ERP system
- Confident commercial and technical negotiation skills
- Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation abilities
- Employment subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required
- Experience in space, aerospace, defence, hardware startups or deep-tech R&D environments is nice to have
- Mechanical engineering background and knowledge of tools such as CAD is nice to have
- Exposure to taking hardware designs from prototype into series production is nice to have
- Existing relationships with machine shops, fabricators, special process providers and material distributors is nice to have
- Familiarity with rapid-prototyping suppliers and global component marketplaces is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Continuous professional development
- Training opportunities
- Wellbeing support
- Diverse and highly engaged team environment
- Real ownership from day one
- Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
- Recruitment process adjustments or support where needed