Purchasing Engineer

Company Description:

At Sabanto, we are delivering farming services that will change the agricultural world. Our team is building a fleet of autonomous agricultural equipment, to enable faster, lower cost, and more efficient farming around the clock, anywhere in the world. We are looking for a new team member to deliver the future of agriculture.

Responsibilities:

As the Purchasing Engineer, you will::

• Document component- and system-level mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic designs using 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
• Create, release, and maintain bills of material (BOMs)
• Manage drawing revisions and ensure timely communication of changes to suppliers and internal teams
• Gather quotes for and procure components used in the company's autonomy systems
• Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Track supplier progress and evaluate, coordinate, and approve supplier-requested design changes
• Establish, operate, and continuously improve processes across:
  • Inbound material inspection and quality control
  • Warehouse material storage, handling, and component sub-assembly
• Assemble mechanical components into sub-assemblies and develop associated standard operating procedures
• Accurately package finished kits for shipment within the warehouse environment
• Collaborate with a team of mechanical and electronics technicians
• Maintain accurate inventory, procurement, and production records within the ERP system
• Create, maintain, and improve ERP workflows supporting procurement, inventory, and production
• Partner with Accounting on accounts payable and receivable processes related to procurement and inventor
• Partner with Sales and Planning to forecast demand and coordinate component and kit shipments
• Collaborate with the support team to coordinate and fulfill shipping needs as required

Qualifications:

• This is an entry level position. It is based on-site and does not offer a remote work option.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing for hardware products
• Direct experience sourcing, purchasing, and managing suppliers for electromechanical components
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for inventory, purchasing, and production tracking
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort making practical decisions with incomplete information
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Accounting in a fast-moving organization
• Knowledge of, and experience to safely work with mechanical and steel fabrication tools.
• Comfortable working around loud tools and machinery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at an early- to mid-stage startup or small manufacturing organization
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, kitting, and light assembly
• Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems (not purely theoretical)
• Experience improving processes

Additional Information:

At Sabanto, you will be working with a small team of world class engineers and agricultural professionals. You will evolve in a fast-paced environment, with a ton of guidance and freedom to evolve precision-ag technology.

We provide competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life benefits, and a 401K program.

We value diversity of culture and background for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Sabanto is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. This position is open to applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.