# Strategic Buyer at Etched

- Company: Etched
- What the company does: Co-designed chips, racks, and software to push the pareto frontier to best-in-class throughput and interactivity. Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.etched.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Etched/47715fdf-5b70-45f5-9f69-431ac868ee5c?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/etched-strategic-buyer/

## About the role

We're looking for a highly organized operator to build the procurement and operations backbone behind our hardware programs. You'll work with engineering, ops, finance, facilities, and outside suppliers to source critical goods and services, run purchasing workflows, and improve the systems that keep us moving fast. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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

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Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/etched-strategic-buyer/