Purchasing Inventory Specialist
Kodiak
<div class="content-intro"><p>Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Inventory Specialist to join our fast-growing startup team. This dynamic role is essential to ensuring the effective planning, purchasing, and tracking of materials across our operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, streamlining procurement processes, and supporting cross-functional teams with timely material availability. This position requires a hands-on mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of a startup environment.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet operational requirements</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with internal teams to understand material needs and ensure timely order placement and delivery.</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain preferred supplier list and track vendor performance for cost, quality, and delivery and process purchase orders, track order status, and follow up on delays or discrepancies<br></span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support contract administration, including review of supplier terms and compliance with purchasing policies.</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Handle RMAs, communicate clearly with suppliers and teams, and maintain accurate records</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in researching new suppliers, off-the-shelf solutions, and alternative materials.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learn and apply legal concepts in purchasing (Terms &amp; Conditions, MSAs, MPAs, Vendor Managed Inventory).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain an organized and well-labeled inventory system, reducing floating material and improving traceability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform regular inventory audits and cycle counts using ABC methodology; m</span>onitor and track