DAANAA
Procurement Specialist
About Us:
Daanaa is a Vancouver-based fabless power electronics and semiconductor company on a mission to build a simpler, efficient future in energy generation, storage, distribution, consumption, and management, for generations ahead. The company is in the early commercialization stages of deep tech power conversion and control technologies, offering innovative solutions to OEMs in multiple industries, including solar energy, electric vehicles, and data centers.
Daanaa's value is derived from its transformative Power Transaction Unit (PTU) that consolidates power electronic functions—from bi-directional conversion and amplification to management, transfer, diagnostics, and control—onto a single, high-power-density, high-efficiency, low-profile, scalable, reliable, and safe module.
We are growing here at Daanaa and are looking for a Procurement Specialist to help build and scale our engineering procurement function. In this role, you will manage the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships required to support the development and commercialization of Daanaa’s advanced power electronics technologies. You will work closely with engineering, finance, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure critical electronic components are available, supply chain risks are managed, and products move efficiently from prototype development through production.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build and manage Daanaa’s engineering procurement function by consolidating component purchasing activities and establishing scalable procurement processes.
- Source and manage electronic components including semiconductors, power ICs, PCBs, passive components, connectors, and other hardware required for product development and manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and manufacturing partners to improve pricing, lead times, component availability, and access to critical inventory.
- Manage supplier communications, purchase orders, order tracking, and delivery schedules to ensure engineering programs remain on schedule.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, evaluate sourcing alternatives, and identify supply chain risks related to component selection and availability.
- Support PCB procurement workflows, including coordination with PCB manufacturers, assembly partners, and suppliers to ensure components and production requirements are aligned.
- Work closely with contract manufacturers to coordinate component availability, assembly readiness, manufacturing schedules, and production requirements.
- Manage domestic and international logistics, including shipping, customs documentation, import/export requirements, and compliance documentation for prototype and production hardware.
- Collaborate with Finance to manage procurement expenses, support budgeting activities, and improve visibility into purchasing costs.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, procurement processes, and purchasing strategies to support Daanaa’s growth from development through commercialization.
You should apply if…
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain roles supporting electronics or hardware product development.
- Strong understanding of electronic components, including semiconductors, power devices, ICs, capacitors, resistors, connectors, and PCB assemblies.
- Experience working directly with electronics suppliers and distributors such as Texas Instruments, DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, Avnet, or similar organizations.
- Understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly workflows, including component sourcing, SMT processes, and contract manufacturing operations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and understand technical trade-offs related to component selection, availability, cost, and performance.
- Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, improving lead times, and resolving supply chain challenges.
- Familiarity with international shipping, customs processes, import/export documentation, and logistics management.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, projects, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to build processes and solve problems in an early-stage technology company.
Your Compensation and Benefits Package:
Daanaa’s compensation package is based on a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical salary range for this position is from $80,000 - $100,000 annually. This may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Wellness and Spending Account
- Professional Development Benefit
- Group RRSP program
Why we're great to work with:
- We help each other succeed – we all have a part to play, and we know that our individual success influences company success. Daanaa is just as committed to your career growth as it is to achieve its own company growth. We see these as mutually inclusive.
- Our work environment is filled with high-quality, driven individuals where everyone is a dedicated, engaged, and accountable decision-maker.
- We love what we do and consider Daanaa a strong competitor for the all-around best start-up environment: creative, educational, challenging, and united towards the positive change that our tech can create.
- We’re a diverse bunch! From our skillsets and expertise to the places that we have come from. Our expertise includes innovations in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, and a collection of business disciplines at varying experience levels. In our team of 25, we speak 15 languages and have lived in 47 countries… seems crazy? Ask us!
- Daanaa workdays begin and end by our values: curiosity, trust, hungry, accountability.
Values:
- Curiosity: We are naturally curious people who believe that the answer to a question should be followed by asking "why?". Our office is often filled with enthusiastic discussions about the latest books, podcasts, or documentaries we consumed.
- Hunger: We joyfully choose to be here every day because we are driven with ambition by the difference we make.
- Accountability: We follow through, are precise about our aim, manage our resources wisely, bravely own our mistakes, and report honestly.
- Trust: The foundation of our teamwork is trust. With trust, we communicate freely, have compassion for each other, and work and live with everyone's best interests at heart.
Daanaa is for you if:
- You value professional and personal growth at all levels of an organization.
- You are looking for internal advancement opportunities as a high-performing individual.
- You are looking to experience working in a fast-growth start-up in Vancouver’s high-tech sector.
- You desire to work alongside a team of passionate and experienced team members.
- You have big goals. We aren't for the faint of heart.
Daanaa Resolution Inc. is dedicated to helping its employees grow and develop technical and soft skills in an innovative and collaborative environment. Daanaa is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive culture. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6A 1A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- How many year's of experience do you have doing procurement for supporting electronics or hardware products?
Work Location: In person
