About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. Backed by 8VC.
About the role
Overland AI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities required to support the company’s manufacturing and operational requirements.
What they're looking for
- Obtain and maintain supplier quotations, pricing information, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other purchasing information
- Support cost-reduction and sourcing initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved pricing, lead times, terms, quality, or supply continuity
- Coordinate with suppliers and Inventory Control to resolve receiving discrepancies, quantity issues, damaged materials, and documentation problems
- Maintain accurate purchasing data within the company’s ERP system
- Identify potential material shortages and escalate risks that could affect production schedules
- Contribute to supplier evaluations, vendor records, and supplier scorecards
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Role Summary
Overland AI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities required to support the company’s manufacturing and operational requirements. This role will primarily focus on purchasing production components and materials, managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records, developing effective supplier relationships, and coordinating with Engineering, Inventory Control, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the availability of materials when needed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. The Buyer will play an important role in maintaining material flow through the warehouse and production operation while balancing cost, quality, lead time, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
This position requires strong communication and follow-through. The Procurement Specialist will regularly interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchase order issues, monitor material deliveries, address...
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