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Procurement Specialist

Parallel Systems · Los Angeles, CA

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
Parallel Systems's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
11% of Parallel Systems's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Parallel Systems
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
Hiring momentum
22 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Procurement Specialist at Parallel Systems will manage the purchasing process for materials and components needed to build autonomous rail vehicles. This role involves working closely with engineering and suppliers to ensure accurate ordering, supplier accountability, and proactive planning for production demands in a fast-paced environment. The position also includes responsibilities such as managing RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier performance tracking, with opportunities for strategic sourcing as the procurement function matures.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 Parallel Systems as an employer.

What you need

  • 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a buyer role
  • Experience managing RFQs, purchase orders, suppliers, and delivery timelines
  • Experience working in an ERP, MRP, or purchasing system
  • Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Experience purchasing in a low-volume, prototype, or new product introduction environment
  • Experience in a hardware, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, rail, or industrial environment
  • Experience with Odoo or a similar ERP system
  • Familiarity with BOMs, engineering drawings, or technical components

What you get

  • Target Salary Range: $90,000 — $110,000 USD

Worth weighing

  • The role is hands-on and requires ownership of the purchasing process in a fast-paced hardware environment.
  • The job involves working with Odoo, which may require prior experience or a learning curve for new users.
  • The company emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, which may appeal to candidates valuing workplace culture.

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Listed by Parallel Systems on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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