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July 16, 2026

Purchasing Inventory Specialist

Mid • On-site

Lancaster, TX

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Inventory Specialist to join a fast-growing startup team. This role is essential to ensuring effective planning, purchasing, and tracking of materials across operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing of goods, materials, and services
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely material availability and delivery
  • Maintain supplier lists and track vendor performance for cost, quality, and delivery
  • Process purchase orders and follow up on delays or discrepancies
  • Support contract administration and supplier compliance
  • Handle RMAs and maintain accurate records
  • Research new suppliers and alternative materials
  • Apply purchasing legal concepts including Terms & Conditions, MSAs, MPAs, and Vendor Managed Inventory
  • Maintain organized inventory systems and improve traceability
  • Perform inventory audits and cycle counts using ABC methodology
  • Track inventory movement and enforce internal part number usage
  • Support material kitting and staging for manufacturing and engineering builds
  • Ensure data accuracy between physical inventory, ERP systems, and PLM platforms
  • Develop procedures related to receiving, handling, and storing inventory
  • Document and improve inventory workflows and SOPs
  • Train team members on inventory procedures and systems
  • Support logistics and shipping coordination
  • Contribute to procurement and inventory process improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control
  • Experience in manufacturing or startup environments preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Familiarity with PLM tools such as Arena
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices and inventory management principles
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Accrued PTO and parental leave policies
  • Dog-friendly office with catered lunches and free EV charging
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, and Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA benefits
  • Referral and patent bonus programs

Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintaining a safe, collaborative workplace.

Some roles may require additional eligibility verification related to export controls, residence, or citizenship status. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.

Kodiak uses a third-party AI tool during the initial screening process, while final hiring decisions are made by the human recruitment team.

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