Etched Strategic Buyer at Etched responsible for managing procurement and operations for hardware programs. Own day-to-day purchasing, track orders, negotiate pricing, and improve procurement workflows.
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day purchasing across indirect and NPI spend, converting internal requests into RFQs, quotes, requisitions, and complete, accurate POs (vendor, location, quantity, price, item description, delivery address, and requester context).
Track open orders through delivery and communicate PO status clearly to requesters, Supply Chain, Logistics, AP, and Engineering.
Review quotes for price, lead time, MOQ, payment and shipping terms, and commercial accuracy; negotiate pricing, expedite fees, and shipping costs.
Manage supplier relationships, setting clear expectations on documentation, PO requirements, shipment timing, and payment terms.
Partner with AP and Finance on vendor setup, invoice submission, payment requirements, and PO/invoice discrepancies.
Improve procurement workflows, trackers, templates, and handoffs as Etched scales.
You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)
3–5 years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, NPI operations, manufacturing operations, or hardware startup operations.
Hands-on experience issuing and tracking POs, managing RFQs, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating deliveries across indirect and technical/NPI categories.
Experience with ERP/procurement tools such as NetSuite, Mesh, SAP, or Ramp.
Familiarity with vendor onboarding, NDAs, W-9s, banking forms, and invoice/payment workflows.
Strong written communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Qualification
3–5 years in procurementFamiliarity with vendor onboardingStrong follow-throughHigh ownershipExperience in hardware
Required
3–5 years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, NPI operations, manufacturing operations, or hardware startup operations
Hands-on experience issuing and tracking POs, managing RFQs, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating deliveries across indirect and technical/NPI categories
Experience with ERP/procurement tools such as NetSuite, Mesh, SAP, or Ramp
Familiarity with vendor onboarding, NDAs, W-9s, banking forms, and invoice/payment workflows
Strong written communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Commercial instincts — able to challenge pricing, compare against prior buys, and flag quotes that don’t add up
Strong follow-through: tracks many small open loops and closes them without reminders
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly without perfect inputs
High ownership, low ego, and a bias toward action
Preferred
Experience in hardware, semiconductors, electronics
