Procurement Specialist

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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$90k–$115k

H1B: no

Arborenergy Procurement Specialist at Arborenergy manages supplier relationships and purchasing operations to support scaling from prototypes to production hardware. The role involves collaborating with multiple engineering teams and supporting sourcing strategy development.

Responsibilities

Arbor Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to help build the foundation of a world-class supplier ecosystem as we scale from early prototypes to production-ready hardware. You will work directly with the Head of Supply Chain to manage increasing purchasing volume, expand our supplier base, and ensure we stay ahead of both current and future supply needs.
This is an onsite opportunity in our El Segundo, CA office.
As Arbor grows, this role may evolve into a senior or lead position and help shape the future Supply Chain team.
Supplier & Purchasing Operations
Manage day-to-day communication with a broad set of suppliers
Track delivery status, performance, and risks across multiple programs
Surface delays early and communicate openly with internal teams
Support purchasing as volume increases over the next 3–6 months
Take and make calls to unblock issues and maintain momentum
Sourcing & Commercial Support
Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and technology roadmaps to support sourcing strategy
Identify potential suppliers and develop sourcing approaches for internal stakeholders

Qualification

3+ years of procurementOpenSales or customer-facing backgroundStrong research skills

Required

3+ years of procurement, supply chain, engineering, supplier-facing experience, or related field
Experience working with multiple suppliers or external partners
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience analyzing data to track supplier performance, cost trends, or sourcing decisions
Comfortable with high-volume communication (calls, emails, follow-ups)
Must have the ability to travel to supplier facilities, including on short notice when business needs require, and comply with applicable visitor, safety, security, and export-control protocols
Open, proactive communicator — especially when issues arise
Ability to disagree constructively and commit once aligned
Reliable follow-through and ownership mindset
Light technical literacy (comfortable reading basic drawings, understanding part descriptions, and discussing manufacturing processes)

Preferred

Experience with specialty metals and advanced manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, castings, coatings, heat treat, or custom/high-mix low-volume machining
Sales or customer-facing background
Strong research skills
Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Life Insurance

Company

Arborenergy

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