Lead end-to-end procurement for production parts, source and qualify domestic suppliers, negotiate strategic agreements, manage procurement in NetSuite/Cofactr, coordinate logistics for expedited delivery, and partner with engineering and production to mitigate supply chain risk.
Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.
The Engineering team at Rainmaker works on our UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity.
In this role you will be leading all the procurement and sourcing across the company.
What You'll Do
- Own end-to-end procurement for production parts (PCBAs, composites, machined components, sheet metal, and more) — from sourcing through delivery to the dock, with full accountability for getting parts here on time
- Call suppliers directly and urgently when parts are at risk, keep following up until they ship, and coordinate with the logistics team to arrange expedited pickup or delivery when that's the fastest path
- Source, qualify, and manage high-impact domestic supplier relationships, negotiating multi-year strategic agreements that secure cost, capacity, and lead-time performance
- Manage procurement activity in NetSuite/Cofactr, partner cross-functionally with engineering and production, and proactively flag supply chain risks before they hit the line
- Bring structure and urgency to procurement as we scale, juggling multiple commodities and programs at once without dropping the ball
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or other related field (Master’s is a plus)
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain/procurement in a similar industry
- Experience sourcing production parts from the domestic supply chain in commodities like PCBAs, composites, machined components, sheet metal, etc.
- Experience managing high-impact supplier relationships in the domestic supply chain
- Ability to relocate, if not already local, to be onsite in El Segundo, CA
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with Netsuite ERP
- Effective time management and multitasking skills; addressing all tasks with a sense of urgency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience negotiating muti-year strategic supplier agreements
- 2+ years of experience working in a small/growing team in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Rainmaker is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rainmaker is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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