Senior Program Manager, Start-Up Procurement

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🕒 July 16

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Symbotic

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🔧 Hardware

📦 Logistics

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Hardware • Logistics • Artificial Intelligence

Symbotic is a provider of warehouse automation and supply chain robotics. Symbotic develops integrated robotic hardware, AI-driven orchestration and software, and warehouse-as-a-service solutions to organize and accelerate the movement of goods through distribution centers. The company focuses on flexible, high-throughput robotic systems and software for industries such as grocery, retail, and consumer packaged goods, positioning itself as a B2B supplier that combines physical automation with AI to optimize operations.

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end procurement of all site fit-out materials and services outside of construction and automation scope, spanning facility supplies, breakroom equipment, safety materials, signage, janitorial services, recycling programs, and more. • Partner with internal module owners to develop, document, and maintain standardized module specifications and bills of materials (BOMs), ensuring every site is outfitted consistently and completely from day one. • Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors across a diverse range of categories including furniture, safety equipment (first aid kits, AEDs, etc.), vending and snack services, janitorial, and recycling, establishing reliable supplier relationships that support Exol's growth pipeline. • Develop and execute cost savings strategies through bulk purchasing agreements, vendor consolidation, and competitive sourcing, ensuring Exol captures the benefit of scale as we expand. • Manage the full order lifecycle for each site from purchase order generation through delivery confirmation, ensuring materials arrive on time, in full, and in sequence with site readiness milestones. • Lead regular reviews of module specifications and BOMs with internal stakeholders, incorporating operational learnings from live sites to improve accuracy, reduce waste, and evolve standards over time. • Build and maintain procurement tracking tools that provide clear visibility into committed spend, order status, and budget performance across all active site fit-outs. • Work closely with Facilities, Operations, & on-site Start-Up Leadership teams to align procurement timelines with project schedules, ensuring materials are on-site when needed without creating storage or sequencing conflicts.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or a related field. • Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or program management, preferably within a high-growth, multi-site, or start-up operating environment. • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement workstreams across active projects, with strong organizational discipline and attention to delivery timelines. • Demonstrated experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships across multiple spend categories, including services and indirect materials. • Experience working with bills of materials or equivalent product/materials documentation in an operational or facilities context, with an ability to translate stakeholder needs into structured procurement requirements. • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement workstreams across active projects, with strong organizational discipline and attention to delivery timelines. • APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) through ISM, or comparable procurement or supply chain credentials. • Preferred: Warehouse or Fulfillment Experience: Prior experience supporting the fit-out, launch, or operational start-up of warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment center environments. • Bulk Purchasing & Contract Vehicles: Experience structuring and managing bulk purchasing agreements or master supply contracts that deliver cost savings at scale across multiple sites or locations. • ERP or Procurement Systems: Familiarity with enterprise procurement or inventory management platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) for purchase order management and spend tracking.

🏖️ Benefits

• Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. • The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.