What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Coordinator position at Quartermaster?
About Us
At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most.
Job Description
Quartermaster AI is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to support engineering, R&D, and production operations in the Washington, DC area.
Key Responsibilities
At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most.
Job Description
Quartermaster AI is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to support engineering, R&D, and production operations in the Washington, DC area.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement & Supplier Management
- Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components, subassemblies, materials, and services.
- Generate, issue, and meticulously track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Proactively monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Swiftly resolve supplier issues related to delivery, quality, and production capacity.
- Inventory Management & Planning
- Manage inventory for engineering and R&D operations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Conduct cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
- Support demand planning and forecasting activities.
- Logistics & Shipment Coordination
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
- Manage transfers of Quartermaster-owned inventory between sites and vendors.
- Track shipments and resolve logistics issues.
- Process Development & Systems Visibility
- Develop tools, dashboards, and tracking systems.
- Establish scalable procurement and inventory processes.
- Maintain procurement metrics and reporting dashboards.
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Partner with engineering teams on BOM changes and prototype builds.
- Support production ramp activities.
- Communicate material status and risks to stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
- Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Ability to work onsite.
- Experience managing suppliers in a hardware, manufacturing, robotics, electronics, aerospace, or technology environment.
- Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, and supplier management.
- Startup or high-growth technology company experience.
- Familiarity with electronics components and system-level BOMs.
- Experience supporting production ramp-ups and NPI activities.
- Work on impactful projects that enhance national and global security.
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals in the defense and intelligence sectors.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued education.