Indirect Procurement Partner

Company Description

Founded in 2024, Nexthop Systems Inc is at the forefront of building high-performance AI infrastructure solutions tailored to meet the demands of the world’s largest cloud operators. Specializing in AI infrastructure hardware and software development, Nexthop is committed to delivering cutting-edge, efficient, and scalable technology that powers the next generation of artificial intelligence. By combining expertise in advanced hardware and software integration, Nexthop enables cloud providers to optimize AI workloads, reduce costs, and improve energy efficiency. 

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Indirect Procurement Partner to join our growing operations team in Santa Clara. As a core member of our supply chain organization, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing delivery of lab equipment, software, and enterprise IT and services that support the NPI and engineering of our networking hardware switches. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, corporate and supplier partners to ensure indirect needs are met at competitive costs and with timely delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

Source and issue purchase orders for indirect categories (lab equipment, software, corporate IT and services, etc.)

Partner with internal customers to determine requirements and conduct RFXs

Select suppliers for the best combination of functionality, quality, cost, and availability

Escalate to suppliers for order commit dates and delivery times

Drive cost reduction efforts through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation

Maintain accurate part data and order history in PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Arena, NetSuite)

Develop subject matter expertise on key categories

Qualifications
Strong problem-solving skills, quick learning, and excitement for a collaborative startup environment are the most important traits we're looking for. The list below outlines some qualifications that will help but aren’t essential to thriving here:

3–6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing in hardware manufacturing

Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, engineering lab equipment, or software licensing

Familiarity with NetSuite or equivalent systems

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment

Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Why Us
Our company offers all the advantages of working at a startup, combined with the expertise of a seasoned team that has successfully built startups into thriving companies. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-tier engineers, while working on mission-critical projects. If you're excited to learn, solve hard problems at the forefront of computer systems, and help shape a fast-growing company, this is the place for you.