Physical AI Hardware Procurement Lead (Delivery Hardware) - Arctic Engine

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.

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

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