Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Indirect Buyer to join our Supply Chain team at Shield AI. This full-time role is focused on managing a diverse portfolio of indirect procurement categories—including facilities, production tooling and equipment, IT hardware, software, and engineering equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing fundamentals with the drive to streamline procurement processes, support internal stakeholders, and deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a focus on indirect categories such as facilities, IT, software, or capital equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional work while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven procurement practices.
- Background in sourcing or managing suppliers for capital equipment, production tooling, or IT infrastructure.
- Experience developing or maintaining standard procurement processes or supplier management frameworks.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a focus on indirect categories such as facilities, IT, software, or capital equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional work while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven procurement practices.
- Background in sourcing or managing suppliers for capital equipment, production tooling, or IT infrastructure.
- Experience developing or maintaining standard procurement processes or supplier management frameworks.
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