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Purchasing Specialist

Arbor Energy · El Segundo, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $90,000 - $115,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Arbor Energy's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of Arbor Energy's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Arbor Energy
high
15 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
Hiring momentum
24 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arbor Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arbor Energy.

About this role

The Purchasing Specialist at Arbor Energy will manage supplier communications and purchasing operations as the company scales its production capabilities. This role involves analyzing supplier performance, supporting sourcing strategies, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure effective supply chain management. The position is onsite in El Segundo, CA, and may evolve into a senior role as the Supply Chain team grows.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arbor Energy as an employer.

What you need

  • 3+ years of procurement, supply chain, engineering, supplier-facing experience, or related field
  • Experience working with multiple suppliers or external partners
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience analyzing data to track supplier performance, cost trends, or sourcing decisions
  • Comfortable with high-volume communication (calls, emails, follow-ups)
  • Ability to travel to supplier facilities on short notice

Nice to have

  • Experience with specialty metals and advanced manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, castings, coatings, heat treat, or custom/high-mix low-volume machining
  • Sales or customer-facing background
  • Strong research skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits

What you get

  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
  • Basic life insurance fully covered
  • Health savings account (HSA) with matching
  • Flexible savings account (FSA)
  • Unlimited PTO

Worth weighing

  • No remote work mentioned; this is an onsite role
  • Base pay range is provided, but actual salary depends on various factors
  • The role may evolve into a senior position, indicating potential for growth

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Listed by Arbor Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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