Senior Technical Lead - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt

Senior Technical Lead - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt

San Jose, California

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage the critical supply chain and asset tracking for our technical labs. This pivotal role ensures the continuous availability of necessary hardware, components, and equipment by overseeing inventory, procurement, logistics, and compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in a technical environment and is adept at both physical organization and administrative processes.

Qualifications

Proven experience in inventory control, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a technical, engineering, or laboratory setting. Proficiency in using inventory management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and bug tracking systems. Strong organizational skills with a meticulous approach to data entry, stocking, and physical asset management. Experience with administrative tasks such as generating purchase orders and reviewing invoices.

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in a technical or lab environment is a plus. Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with both technical teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage inventory of hardware components, equipment, products, and other supplies in the lab and storage.

2. Use the different platforms to select and procure new equipment, spare parts, and supplies.

3. Support and enable the team by ensuring all supplies are stocked and available when needed.

4. Organize the lab layout and move robots, equipment, and inventory as required.

5. Deploy and manage compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the lab and its equipment.

6. Assist with all inventory software development and updates.

7. Perform shipping and receiving tasks.

8. Supplier enrollment support.

9. Generation of purchase orders and reviewing invoices.

10. Purchasing system troubleshooting

Skill Requirements

Purchase and inventory support

Other Requirements

Relevant certifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement are a plus.

Maximum Salary (US): 148000

Minimum Salary (US): 78000

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.