Physical AI Hardware Procurement Lead (Delivery Hardware) - Arctic Engine
Summary
Procurement lead for Arctic Engine (part of Apna Group): buys and manages hardware — cameras, power banks, SD cards, laptops — used by field teams collecting AI training data. Sources globally, negotiates quotes, handles imports/customs, and tracks orders, defects, and spend. 3-month contract, on-site in Bangalore 6 days/week.
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
Skills
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Basics
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Pick from a list (7)
- Are you comfortable working from the office 6 days a week?
- How soon can you join?
- Do you have experience sourcing hardware or electronics from international suppliers?
- Have you negotiated prices and payment terms with suppliers?
- Do you have basic knowledge of camera specifications, SD cards, and power banks?
- Have you handled import documentation, shipping, or customs for overseas orders?
- Are you comfortable using Excel and procurement or ERP tools to track orders and costs?
Written answers (3)
- What is your current CTC per month?
- Are you currently based in Bangalore?
- Do you have 2–4 years of experience in hardware or electronics procurement?