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Inventory Procurement Associate, Autonomy & Robotics
San Francisco, United States
About the Team
DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you want to work on commercializing autonomy and robotics in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!
About the Role
We're looking for an Inventory Procurement Associate to support the sourcing, purchasing, and tracking of components critical to our robotics, autonomy, and field systems. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, managing supplier relationships, and scaling procurement and supply chain workflows across hardware programs.
You'll work closely with engineering, sourcing, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of components—from fast prototyping through production and early-stage deployment. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role within a fast-moving environment, with responsibilities spanning procurement, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
The Inventory Procurement Specialist will report to the Prototype Integration team in our Autonomy organization.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Source, negotiate, and purchase parts, tools, and materials for R&D, production, and field operations
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery
- Track and manage inventory across labs, warehouses, and deployment sites
- Receive, label, store, and issue materials used in R&D, production, and field builds
- Plan and kit materials for prototype, NPI, and production builds
- Submit and monitor purchase requests for a wide range of hardware components (mechanical, electrical, embedded systems, PCBAs, cables, packaging, consumables, etc.)
- Maintain organized records of POs, receipts, invoices, and part usage
- Conduct regular cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Ensure proper storage practices for sensitive and high-value components
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs, tariffs, and export regulations
- Support onboarding of new suppliers and ensure compliance with documentation requirements
- Help maintain procurement system workflows (Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and resolve basic system-related issues
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement, inventory, and warehouse processes
- Maintain and upkeep warehouse storage areas, implementing best practices in material handling, storage, and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to forecast material needs and prevent shortages
We're excited about you because…
- You have 3–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, production, or hardware operations (preferably within robotics, aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments)
- You have experience with ERP and procurement systems (Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and ideally MRP systems for production
- You are familiar with hardware development cycles, BOMs, and have supported engineering or R&D teams
- You have strong vendor management and negotiation skills
You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and tracking skills - You can manage multiple tasks, vendors, and requests in a fast-paced environment
- You're comfortable handling everything from purchase order tracking to hands-on warehouse inventory management
- You're proficient in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
- You're able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a hands-on lab/warehouse environment
Bonus points…
- Experience supporting autonomy, robotics, UAVs, aerospace, or regulated hardware programs
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile) and BOM management
- Knowledge of international logistics, duties, tariffs, and shipping compliance
- Experience with low-volume, high-complexity parts procurement
- Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for workflow and documentation tracking
- Knowledge of lean inventory practices and supply chain optimization
- Forklift certification or demonstrated warehouse safety training
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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