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As a vertically integrated manufacturer and program provider, we’re uniquely positioned to uphold excellence across every step of the educational journey — from product design to classroom instruction.\nOur programs introduce students to woodworking, engineering, electricity, agriculture, design thinking, and other career-connected learning experiences that help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications.\nJob Summary: Procurement & Technical Documentation Specialist\nThe Procurement & Technical Documentation Specialist is responsible for ensuring Elemental Hardware Enrichment's manufacturing operations are equipped with the materials, documentation, and supplier relationships necessary to produce high-quality instructional materials efficiently and accurately.\nThis role serves as the operational steward of procurement and manufacturing documentation by sourcing components, managing vendor relationships, coordinating technical documentation updates, and maintaining the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and manufacturing change orders. This role ensures that approved innovation and manufacturing decisions are translated into accurate, executable manufacturing documentation and reliable procurement processes.\nSuccess in this position is measured by the reliability of our supply chain, the accuracy and completeness of manufacturing documentation, the timely implementation of manufacturing changes, and the organization's ability to consistently manufacture products using current, accurate information.\nThis role reports to the Head of Strategy & Operations and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Innovation, Brand & Community Engagement, and Program Strategy & Success team members.\nWhat you’ll do:\nProcurement & Supplier Management\nSource new components (hardware, raw materials such as wood, metal, and plastics, packaging materials, electrical items, etc.) that meet quality, cost, and technical specifications\nResearch, qualify, and maintain alternative suppliers that reduce supply chain risk and minimize stock-outs\nConduct cost-comparisons across suppliers and components\nNegotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and purchasing terms that favor the business\nMaintain relationship with existing suppliers\nIdentify opportunities to reduce material cost, lead time, quality, and supply continuity risks\nMonitor and evaluate supplier performance, developing preferred supplier relationships and reducing unnecessary complexity where possible\nMaintain accurate supplier information\nMaintain accurate purchasing and receiving records\nCoordinate inventory transfers between Receiving and dother departments to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy\nTechnical Documentation Operations\nCreate and maintain item and component specifications in our ERP\nDraft and maintain BOMs using technical information provided by Innovation, Production, Quality Control, and Packaging subject matter experts\nCoordinate the creation, review, and maintenance of manufacturing work instructions (production, quality control, and packaging) to ensure documentation is complete prior to production release\nReview documentation for completeness, consistency, and usability\nEnsure new products are manufacturing-ready by verifying documentation is complete, approved, and available prior to production release\nPeriodically audit manufacturing documentation to identify inaccuracies, outdated information, or opportunities for standardization\nCoordinate, communicate, and track manufacturing change orders by ensuring all affected documentation is updated accurately and on time and impacted departments are aware of changes\nMaintain documentation version control\nSchedule & Benefits Expectations:\nClassification: Full-time, non-exempt\nSchedule: Primarily 8:00am - 4:30pm; occasional schedule flexibility may be required to communicate with international suppliers across multiple time zones\nPay Range: $32 - $38 per hour\nMedical Benefits: We offer plans for medical, vision, and dental benefits. Partial employee plan coverage\nPaid Time Off: Earn up to 10 days of paid time off, 5 days of paid sick time, and enjoy 7 paid company holidays\nWho you are:\n3 - 5 years of experience in procurement, manufacturing operations, supply chain operations, or technical documentation\nExperience with Bills of Materials (BOMs)\nProficiency using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel and manufacturing software (e.g. ERP or MRP)\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate work across multiple departments\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make practical recommendations\nDisciplined with process design, execution, and follow-through\nStrong organizational skills\nHigh attention to detail\nComfortable interpreting technical information\nExcellent written communication skills\nPay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nWork Location: In person","company":"Elementalhardwareinc","rawCompany":"elementalhardwareinc","city":"Oxnard","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:43:29.121Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement & Technical Documentation Specialist","description":"Company Summary:\nElemental Hardware Enrichment is on a mission to empower kids with confidence-boosting, hands-on curriculum that builds competence through project-based learning opportunities. 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