Procurement Operations Specialist

Role overview

CHIRP Robotics Corporation is hiring a hands-on Procurement Operations Specialist in Torrance, California. This full-time onsite position is suited to a highly organized person who can support purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory handling, and day-to-day shop operations in a fast-moving robotics manufacturing setting.

The role plays an important part in keeping parts, materials, tools, and supplies flowing to the manufacturing, engineering, and production teams so work can stay on schedule. It is a broad, practical position with room to grow into deeper ownership of procurement systems, supplier management, inventory planning, and production operations as the company expands.

Compensation

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with base pay in the range of $60,000 to $80,000 per year, plus stock options.

Key responsibilities

You will manage purchasing activity end to end, maintain communication with vendors, and help keep inventory and incoming materials organized. The position also involves supporting general operational work around the shop and production floor, as well as contributing ideas to improve purchasing and inventory processes.

Company background

CHIRP Robotics is an early-stage, well-funded startup operating in stealth mode from Torrance, California. The company is building modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a variety of vehicle and application use cases. Its technology portfolio includes hardware patents and software/algorithm IP. The CEO is a founding member of SpaceX and brings strong technical, business, and leadership experience.

Why this opportunity stands out

This is a chance to join an innovative robotics company in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. The team is looking for someone who can take ownership, stay proactive, and thrive in a startup manufacturing setting where execution matters.

Additional requirements

• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder.
• Candidates should have at least 5 years of prior experience.
• The job requires working on location in Torrance, CA.

Ideal profile

The company is looking for someone who is precise, resourceful, and comfortable communicating by phone and email with vendors. The right candidate should be able to push tasks forward, make sound trade-offs between cost, lead time, and quality, and work well in a high-energy startup or manufacturing environment. Comfort with spreadsheets, purchasing software, and inventory tools is important, along with a willingness to learn technical parts and manufacturing workflows. Familiarity with mechanical components, electrical parts, hardware, tools, or shop supplies is preferred.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a resume to [email protected].