Hive Autonomy

Kristiansand S

At Hive, we're building the defining physical AI platform of the next decade.
Industrial labor is one of the most acute bottlenecks in the global economy. Operators are expensive, hard to retain, and working in environments that are increasingly unsafe. The shortage is structural. The window to solve it is now.
Our answer is a machine-agnostic intelligence platform that lets any machine, on any site, perceive, decide, and act autonomously. One platform. Any machine. No fleet replacement.
Already live across multiple sites and customers in Europe - spanning logistics and warehousing, industrial manufacturing, and large-scale chemical production - with a US expansion underway.
The vision: one operator managing hundreds of machines simultaneously. Productive machine-hour cost dropping by 80x, and unlocks the next productivity revolution in physical work.
The mission is to make productivity limitless. Come and help us build it.
The role:
Validated deployments are live across Norway. Customer commitments are growing. UK and US expansion is underway. The machines are in the field, the data flywheel is turning.
As Hive scales - more customers, more sites, more markets - the operational complexity behind our hardware grows with it. This role exists to build the backbone that supports that next phase.
You will own procurement and supply chain across hardware, electronics, suppliers, inventory, logistics, and operational readiness. That means sourcing critical components, strengthening supplier relationships, improving inventory and logistics structures, and working closely with engineering, operations, and finance to keep deployment velocity high without sacrificing quality or cost control.
This is not a back-office role. It is hands-on and execution-focused, sitting close to both the product and the reality of deploying industrial autonomy in the field.
You will be based in Kristiansand - our operational heartbeat - but the scope is global from day one. The suppliers you manage, the logistics flows you build, and the decisions you make will directly support deployments across Norway, the UK, and the US.
If you want to build operational capability from the ground up inside a company moving from breakthrough technology to industrial scale, this is the role.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Procurement
Own sourcing and supplier relationships across Hive’s hardware and operational ecosystem. This includes supplier selection, negotiations, purchasing, lead time management, and helping Hive scale a reliable supply chain as deployments grow.
Operational Purchasing &amp; Supply Chain
Manage day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities supporting deployments, testing, commissioning, and operations. You will help ensure the right components and equipment are available when needed - without slowing down execution.
Supplier &amp; Partner Management
Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and logistics providers in Norway and internationally. You will help evaluate supplier quality, responsiveness, scalability, and operational fit.
Inventory, Logistics &amp; Operational Readiness
Help establish scalable structures for:
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Inventory management
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Spare parts handling
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Logistics and warehouse flows
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Deployment readiness
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Operational planning
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You will work closely with deployment and operations teams to improve predictability and reduce bottlenecks as Hive scales.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, deployment, operations, finance, and leadership teams to balance technical requirements, timelines, operational needs, and commercial priorities.
What We Are Looking For:
Non-negotiables
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3-5+ years of experience within procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operational purchasing
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Strong ownership mentality and execution skills
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Comfortable working in fast-moving environments where priorities change quickly
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Commercial mindset and proven good negotiation skills
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Structured, practical, and solution-oriented
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Professional working proficiency in English
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Nice to have:
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Experience from one or more of the following:
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Background in industrial tech, automation, hardware, electronics, or manufacturing
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Experience in scale-ups, supplier management, inventory/warehouse processes, ERP or procurement systems, or logistics coordination
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Genuine interest in robotics, AI, or operational scaling
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Why join Hive:
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Build one of Europe's most ambitious industrial autonomy companies
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Own a central role in scaling real-world deployments globally
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High ownership, high autonomy - shape how Hive delivers at scale
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Work with some of the world's largest industrial companies on high-impact projects
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Direct exposure to cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and robotics
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Founder-level exposure and real influence on operational strategy
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Competitive comp with significant upside as the company scales
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Join early and help define the operating model of a category-defining company
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Join Hive to Lead Global Procurement \& Supply Chain