Purchasing Manager

Our Mission
Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.

Are you a well-organized, passionate person with interest in making an impact across the entire company? If so, joining our Finance team may be the place for you! We are in search of an experienced Purchasing Manager that will have the opportunity to play an integral part in making the Institute an ideal place to work.
What you will do
  • Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure timely procurement, ordering and delivery of requested hardware, software and other tools/materials
  • Responsible for vendor management and maintenance with focus on hardware, software and services
  • Oversee credit card program including card management and on-going transactional support, payments and recording
  • Select and implement a travel agency program to prepare for growth and future travel needs
  • Develop purchasing and T&E policies and guidelines in partnership with the Controller
  • Collaborate with finance and ‘customers’ to review, assess and implement purchasing software tool
  • Ability to mange supplier relationships and develop sourcing and supplier strategies
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting as needed
  • What we are looking for
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or closely related field
  • 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience
  • Experience working in a lab and/or research environment
  • Must be extremely detail oriented ensuring accuracy with a strong ‘customer’ service attitude
  • Strong systems knowledge; Experience working with ERP systems
  • Self-motivated individual with proven ability to routinely initiate and deliver projects successfully with minimal supervision
  • We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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