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Carbon Robotics · 15 hours ago

Sr. Purchasing Specialist

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $107K/yr

5+ years exp

Carbon Robotics is an innovative company focused on transforming agriculture through advanced robotics and AI technology. The Sr. Purchasing Specialist will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across departments to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Responsibilities

Develop and manage sourcing strategies for assigned commodities (e.g., electro-mechanical, fabricated metals, electronics, robotics components)

Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers to support NPI and scaling production

Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements that align with company goals

Partner with engineering on design-for-cost and design-for-supply-chain initiatives

Support NPI by securing suppliers early in the design cycle

Work with operations and production control to ensure continuity of supply

Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers

Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost competitiveness)

Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement with suppliers

Create, issue, and track purchase orders for production materials and services

Monitor open orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve discrepancies (pricing, invoices, receipts)

Maintain ERP (NetSuite) accuracy for lead times, pricing, and order status

Maintain accurate supplier and sourcing data in ERP/MRP system (NetSuite)

Support development of purchasing policies, templates, and standard work as we scale

Act as the primary contact for a defined set of suppliers

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules within approved frameworks

Support supplier onboarding and compliance requirements

Escalate and resolve quality or delivery issues with suppliers in partnership with engineering and operations

Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved terms, and supplier consolidation

Support dual-sourcing and supplier risk reduction initiatives

Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical suppliers

Provide input on commodity strategies developed by the supply chain leadership team

Help document and improve purchasing processes and standard work

Contribute to projects to streamline the procure-to-pay process and improve supplier responsiveness

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementNegotiation skillsERP/MRP systemsCost modelingStakeholder managementCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration