Full-Time

Procurement Coordinator

Updated on 5/16/2024

Applied Intuition

501-1,000 employees

Provides simulation platform for autonomous vehicles

Food & Agriculture

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

Mid, Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Requirements

Ability to communicate and comprehend safety-critical information in English reading, writing, and speaking
Ability to carry 50lbs, bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as required to store, organize, inventory vehicle hardware

Responsibilities

Manage an inventory system for all vehicle components and lab supplies
Verify build of material “BOM” accuracy to make sure all information has been imported properly
Work with DRI/Responsible Engineers on IQC of incoming inventory components
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Purchasing of goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Work with finance to set up ERP, manage purchase order, and payments with suppliers
Support finance department on asset management of all hardware valued at 3k and above
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships along with assessment and evaluation to contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Receive goods and services along with verification against purchase orders
Conduct shipping and receiving tasks on a daily basis from local shipment to international
Work closely with shop managers to identify needs from facilities

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the definitive ADAS/AD toolchain and a world-class vehicle platform to help customers shorten time to market, build industry-leading products, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at https://appliedintuition.com.

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

About the role

The Procurement Coordinator will work directly with our hardware team on the International/Domestic purchasing, buildout, testing, maintenance, and improving our utilization rate of the fleet. You will work directly with our hardware engineers, operators, and safety drivers across our offices.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Manage an inventory system for all vehicle components and lab supplies
Verify build of material “BOM” accuracy to make sure all information has been imported properly
Work with DRI/Responsible Engineers on IQC of incoming inventory components
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Purchasing of goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Work with finance to set up ERP, manage purchase order, and payments with suppliers
Support finance department on asset management of all hardware valued at 3k and above
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships along with assessment and evaluation to contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Receive goods and services along with verification against purchase orders
Conduct shipping and receiving tasks on a daily basis from local shipment to international
Work closely with shop managers to identify needs from facilities

We’re looking for someone who has:

Ability to communicate and comprehend safety-critical information in English reading, writing, and speaking
Ability carry 50lbs, bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as required to store, organize, inventory vehicle hardware

Nice to have:

Experience within the Autonomous Vehicle Industry and components such as Lidars, radars, computes etc
Experience within the automotive industry purchasing automotive parts, custom machined parts from domestic and international vendors
Familiarity of engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications to ensure compliance with components delivered

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company’s premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Applied Intuition

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At Applied Intuition, employees have the opportunity to work at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle industry, a field characterized by rapid growth and technological advancements. The company's comprehensive simulation and validation platform supports safe and efficient development, making it pivotal for industries adopting autonomous technologies. This focus on safety and efficiency, combined with a supportive environment for large-scale testing and deployment, makes it an ideal workplace for professionals passionate about shaping the future of transportation.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$601.5M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 14%

1 year growth

↑ 47%

2 year growth

↑ 98%

Benefits

Health insurance - We offer some of the best health insurance options on the market, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) Match - We offer an employer-matched plan to help you save money for retirement.

Fitness stipend - Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!

Learning stipend - We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses.