About Arctic Engine:
Arctic Engines is an enterprise-grade Al human data operations company specializing in high-quality training data, RLHF, and human feedback pipelines for frontier Al models. We are part of the Apna Group, one of India's fastest-growing unicorns, backed by marquee investors such as Lightspeed, Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and others. With native access to Apna's 60M+ workforce, we deliver high-quality training data at unmatched scale and speed.
The role
We are looking for a Procurement Lead to buy and manage the hardware our field teams use to collect and upload data. This includes cameras, power banks, cables, SD cards and laptops or desktops. You will source from global markets, get fair prices, and make sure kits reach our teams on time and in working condition
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2-4 years
Open Positions: 1 (3 months contract)
CTC: 50-80k
Work Mode: Work from Office | 6 days a week
Requirements
What You Will Do
Buy stereo and mono cameras from global suppliers and manufacturers
Source power banks, cables, SD cards and other accessories in bulk
Decide laptop and desktop configurations for data upload (storage, RAM, ports, GPU if needed) with the tech team
Compare quotes, negotiate prices, and agree on payment terms and delivery dates
Check supplier quality, order samples, and keep a list of trusted vendors
Manage imports, shipping and customs for overseas orders
Track every order and follow up so nothing gets delayed
Handle defects, returns and replacements, and keep spare stock ready
Track spend against budget and report costs regularly
What You Need
2 to 4 years of experience in hardware or electronics procurement
Experience buying from overseas suppliers (China, Taiwan, US, Europe or similar)
Good at negotiating and comparing quotes
Basic understanding of camera specs (resolution, lens, frame rate), SD card speeds, and power bank ratings
Comfortable with import basics: duties, shipping terms and customs paperwork
Strong follow-up habit and attention to detail
Working knowledge of Excel and a procurement or ERP tool
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field
Good to Have
Experience buying stereo or depth cameras, or camera modules
Knowledge of air travel rules for power banks and batteries
Experience setting up bulk laptop or desktop orders
Existing contacts with hardware suppliers and marketplaces such as Alibaba or Digi-Key
Experience in a fast-moving startup or robotics company
What Success Looks Like
Field kits are ready and delivered on time, with no data collection delays
Lower costs through better deals and more than one supplier for key items
Fewer faulty units and faster replacements
A reliable global supplier list built within the first year
Summary
Procure and manage hardware kits including cameras, power banks, accessories, and laptops for field data collection; source globally, negotiate pricing, handle imports and logistics, and maintain vendor quality. Requires 2-4 years hardware or electronics procurement experience, overseas sourcing, and a bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain.
Responsibilities
Buy and source cameras, power banks, cables, SD cards, and laptops/desktops; negotiate prices and terms; manage imports, shipping, and customs; track orders; handle defects, returns, and spares; track spend
Qualifications
2-4 years hardware or electronics procurement; overseas sourcing; negotiation and quote comparison; camera, SD card, and power bank basics; import and customs knowledge; Excel and procurement/ERP tool
Education requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field
Experience requirements
2 to 4 years of experience in hardware or electronics procurement