# Purchasing/Material Planner - Contractor at Tempo

- Company: Tempo
- What the company does: Backed by Antler.
- Company website: https://www.tempojapan.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://tempoenergy.com/careers/open-roles/?gh_jid=4405510009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/tempo-purchasing-material-planner-contractor/

## About the role

The Purchasing / Material Planner sits at the center of Tempo's supply chain execution — turning quotes into purchase orders, keeping the master tracker current across every program, and making sure the right materials get to the right place at the right time. This role is highly cross-functional, working daily with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to keep programs on schedule and cost targets on track. This role is classified as a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

## What they're looking for

- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning (hardware or manufacturing environment preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and comfort owning a high volume of moving pieces across multiple programs at once
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets), ERP or PLM system experience a plus
- Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable reading engineering drawings and BOMs
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach — you catch problems before they become delays

Tags: Manufacturing & Supply Chain