Arbor Energy
Purchasing Specialist
$90K–$115K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 3+ years in procurement, supply chain, engineering, supplier-facing experience, or a related field.
About the job
Manages supplier relationships, purchasing operations, sourcing research, and commercial support as Arbor Energy scales hardware production.
What you'll do
- Manage supplier communications, delivery tracking, performance, and risks across programs.
- Research and qualify suppliers; analyze quotes, capabilities, costs, and commercial terms to support sourcing decisions.
- Coordinate with engineering and other internal teams, communicate supplier updates, and support negotiations and supplier reviews.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of procurement, supply chain, engineering, supplier-facing experience, or a related field.
- Experience working with multiple suppliers or external partners.
- Experience analyzing data for supplier performance, cost trends, or sourcing decisions.
- Ability to travel to supplier facilities, including on short notice, and comply with visitor, safety, security, and export-control protocols.
Nice to have
- 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.
Pay
$90,000 - $115,000 USD/year (base salary)
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