What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior NPI Sourcing Specialist- Spot position at Boston Dynamics?
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robotics, pushing the boundaries of what robots can do. Our innovative team is dedicated to building machines that move and interact in the world with agility, intelligence, and efficiency.
We are seeking a Senior NPI Sourcing Specialist to support our Spot research and development teams by ensuring materials and consumables are sourced, tracked, and delivered efficiently. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing daily inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing procurement processes to meet the fast-paced needs of our R&D environment.
You are responsible for the end to end procurement of material that starts when engineering releases the CAD files or specifies the COTs part and ends with parts in house, in the right quantity, in prototype inventory. You will work closely with engineering as part of the New Product Introduction team. As the Bill of Material matures, you will ensure that the parts that are on order and received on time. You will interact with a range of suppliers from rapid prototype to mature OEMs and CMs.
Key Responsibilities
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robotics, pushing the boundaries of what robots can do. Our innovative team is dedicated to building machines that move and interact in the world with agility, intelligence, and efficiency.
We are seeking a Senior NPI Sourcing Specialist to support our Spot research and development teams by ensuring materials and consumables are sourced, tracked, and delivered efficiently. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing daily inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing procurement processes to meet the fast-paced needs of our R&D environment.
You are responsible for the end to end procurement of material that starts when engineering releases the CAD files or specifies the COTs part and ends with parts in house, in the right quantity, in prototype inventory. You will work closely with engineering as part of the New Product Introduction team. As the Bill of Material matures, you will ensure that the parts that are on order and received on time. You will interact with a range of suppliers from rapid prototype to mature OEMs and CMs.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Relationship & Performance Management – Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. Communicate regularly and proactively to manage supplier order fulfilment, on time execution, address order status, resolve delays, and uphold quality standards applicable to the NPI program phase
- NPI Material Availability – In collaboration with OPM (Operations Program Manager) Monitor and manage R&D daily material inventory levels to ensure stock availability aligns with production and demand needs.
- Purchase Requisitions – Place and track purchase requisitions/and POs once issued, based on NPI phase build planning, program schedules, and inventory requirements. Proactively follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due items to ensure timely deliveries.
- Material Fulfilment Metrics – Maintain visibility and report out relevant metrics into open purchase orders, update internal systems, and ensure accurate delivery timelines are communicated.
- Data Analysis & Reporting – Analyze procurement and inventory metrics (turnover, accuracy, supplier performance) and prepare daily reports to inform procurement strategies and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience (R&D environment preferred)
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems and Microsoft/Google Suite tools,
- Dashboard and data visualization development is a plus
- Relevant industrial experience is preferred, High tech, startup, robotics, electromechanical
- PMP or other project management certification is a plus
- APICS, ISM certifications will be weighted favorably
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment