Purchasing Manager

You in this Role,  As the Purchasing Manager at Unusual Machines, you will play a vital role in keeping our supply chain strong, efficient, and ready to meet the demands of both our consumer and enterprise markets. You’ll be responsible for sourcing components and finished goods, optimizing vendor relationships, managing inventory levels, and helping us grow our procurement processes alongside a rapidly scaling company. From supporting high-volume e-commerce to emerging defense and industrial-grade drone systems, your work will have immediate and visible impact across the business. A Day in the Life Review supplier quotes from overseas (e.g., Asia) for new drone components Meet with the engineering team to align on BOM (Bill of Materials) for upcoming product launches Analyze landed costs and collaborate with finance to refine product margins Sync with the warehouse team to assess inventory levels and ensure order fulfillment Tackle logistics or supplier-related issues as they arise Communicate cross-functionally to keep purchasing activities aligned with overall business priorities Prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment where each day brings new challenges What You’ll Do Procurement & Sourcing Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with global suppliers across FPV hardware, components, and accessories Manage the full purchasing cycle including RFQs, POs, and vendor contracts Track vendor performance, pricing trends, and delivery timelines Inventory Planning & Control Forecast demand and manage reorders to prevent stockouts or overstocking Coordinate closely with warehouse and logistics teams to monitor inventory health Resolve shipping issues, delays, and ensure accurate ETAs are maintained Cost & Margin Optimization Analyze landed costs, import duties, tariffs, and currency fluctuations Propose strategies to reduce cost without compromising quality Support margin analysis in collaboration with finance and product teams Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, marketing, and sales on new product procurement Manage BOM documentation and ensure timely part availability for launches Assist with international compliance, customs paperwork, and certifications Requirements What You Bring 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (ideally in electronics, drones, robotics, or consumer tech) Proven success working with international suppliers, particularly in China or Southeast Asia Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and detail orientation Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite Comfortable navigating spreadsheets, costing models, and logistics platforms Experience with Shopify or similar eCommerce tools a plus A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment Bonus: A passion for or familiarity with FPV drones and the drone tech space What You’ll Gain A key role in a company scaling into enterprise, defense, and high-performance drone tech Influence over procurement strategy and operations across multiple product lines A collaborative, startup-like environment where your ideas and execution matter Flexibility, creativity, and autonomy in your day-to-day work Benefits Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000/year (based on experience) Benefits Include: Health, dental, and vision insurance (with ~80% of premiums covered by the company) 401(k) plan Unlimited vacation time Equity incentives through stock options The People: At Unusual Machines is the parent company to Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, two of the most respected and recognizable brands in the FPV drone industry.   Your contributions both big and small will be valued, recognized, and rewarded at every step along our exciting journey. Our team is passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our customers. One more thing:  If you are unsure if you have the qualifications, apply anyway!  We don’t hire off key words.  We hire real living people who have choices that we want to hear.  If you are smart and can learn that is what you need.    We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. We unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.