Technical Buyer, Robotics

Job description

About Wonder Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot. Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale. Join us as we work to make great food more accessible. Within Wonder, the Robotics team is a core pillar of our innovation strategy. We build the automation solutions that help make Wonder’s 'no-compromise' promise possible at scale. Our mission is to use robotics to enable incredible variety and culinary authenticity. By reimagining the kitchen environment, we improve the daily experience of our team members and ensure every customer receives a perfect meal, every time. The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible. About The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to aid our R&D Engineering teams to rapidly develop products for Wonder’s next generation restaurants. This role sits at the intersection of procurement and R&D. You’ll work directly alongside our engineering team to identify parts, vet vendors, and keep complex builds on schedule. You won’t just execute purchase orders; you’ll actively help solve engineering problems, research unfamiliar product categories from scratch, and own the procurement process end-to-end across multiple concurrent projects. We want someone who is organized, an effective communicator, and has experience in procuring parts for hardware automation products. We are looking for someone who is excited to hit the ground running and be a part of a growing team building new innovative products. The Impact You Will Make Sourcing Actively propose part solutions for engineering challenges across sensors (load cells, vision, hall effect, laser distance, ultrasonic, liquid flow), actuators (pneumatic pistons, stepper motors, integrated servos, conveyor belts, linear motion systems), passive components, testing tools, and custom-fabricated parts Research and source unfamiliar product categories independently. You’re not afraid to pick up the phone and reach out to new vendors when sourcing a component you’ve never come across before. Identify long-lead-time items early and build purchasing timelines that align with build milestones; speed to market takes priority over cost-down initiatives Manage PO transactions, track open orders, and resolve supply chain issues across multiple concurrent projects Maintain an organized, up-to-date tracker of open sourcing projects with current status and priority for regular team review Vendor Management Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering vendors. Pre-screen vendors before engineering meetings, coordinate onsite demos, and ensure the right stakeholders are in the room Onboard new vendors, negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms; find competitive alternatives when existing suppliers fall short on spec or availability Own vendor relationships from intro call through ongoing account management Compliance Management Manage our accounts with the NSF and UL for Sanitation and Safety Lead projects for listing our new Kitchen Automation Products Maintain NSF material compliance information in our machine BOMs, reaching out to vendors as needed to obtain the proper documentation. Ensure our UL Critical Components BOM is up to date Communicate requirements from the UL and NSF to our engineering teams Facilitate necessary testing, working with our engineering team to ensure test rigs are specc’d and shipped properly Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with legal on NDAs and vendor contracts as needed Effective coordination with Wonder’s internal procurement and accounting teams. We’re actively building and refining our procurement tooling, so comfort operating in an environment where processes are still being worked out is essential. Your feedback will help shape how we buy Documentation & Communication Gather component requirements from engineering, ask probing questions to fully understand the spec, and return with trade-off analysis when requirements can’t be easily met Develop deep familiarity with product lines relevant to our builds so you can answer technical questions quickly or know exactly where to find the answer Collect and organize vendor documentation, datasheets, and product specs for team reference What You Bring to the Table Education & Experience 5+ years sourcing and procuring parts for industrial hardware or automation products Preferred: BS in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field ○ Equivalent experience in a highly technical procurement role will be considered in lieu of a formal degree Nice to have: Experience with UL or other NRTL listed products. Experience sourcing components with special formulation requirements, such as NSF 51, FDA 21 CFR, or 3-A Sanitary Standards Technical Skills Ability to read and interpret complex datasheets; strong grasp of engineering specifications including pressure, flow rate, voltage, current, torque, force, temperature, precision, and error tolerance Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate unfamiliar product categories and vendor landscapes independently Professional Skills Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams Very organized, strong ability to synthesize information for distribution within a team This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands. This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA Massachusetts: $128,000 - $143,000 per year. #LI-hybrid Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Benefits We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed. A Final Note At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy .