Associate 2 Buyer

Job Purpose

Hiring an experienced Buyer to join the Schilling Robotics team in Davis, CA! This role is responsible for the procurement of materials to achieve the production schedule and support new product and supplier development as needed. Main function is to issue P.O. per demand in the ERP system, follow up on open orders, and resolve quality issues (RTV as needed). Key deliverables insure parts meet specifications, meet on-time delivery and competitive pricing. This position will interact with all Departments within the Company, vendors and Subject Matter Experts to ensure that the Schilling Robotics Supply Chain meets Customer requirement. This position may on occasion support indirect spend categories in addition to production materials and tools. Building effective supplier relationships is critical to the success of the business.

Salary: $74,900 - $139,100

TechnipFMC offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits provided for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Job Description

• Solicit bid pricing from current and potential new suppliers that would be qualified through the Schilling new supplier qualification process to achieve cost targets.
• Evaluates supplier for ability to maintain quality, OTD, and costs and develop plans to address gaps to targets.
• Perform all required item data updating in the ERP system: promise dates, current tiered pricing etc.
• Create effective commodity strategies to meet Schilling Product technical specifications and meet the future needs as outlined in the Schilling Robotics Technology/Product roadmap.
• Leverage TechnipFMC resources to implement best practices, pricing and supplier performance.
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering teams though-out the New Product Development process to identify new and emerging technologies to meet the design requirements of Schilling Robotics subsea systems.
• Facilitate Supplier & Subcontractor/Consultant Agreements with appropriate approvals as needed.
• Negotiate Commercial Terms
• Timely execution of Engineering Purchase Requisitions (EPR's)
• Provide up to date drawings or red lines to insure product meets current design intent.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due deliveries, receiving issues and accounts payable problems.
• Conducts supplier scorecard meetings, site visits, and quarterly business reviews as appropriate.
• Work all ERP action reports and coordinate with the supplier as needed to expedite, delay or cancel purchase orders.
• Communicate status of material as requested by other departments.
• Work with Operations team to improve on Standard Work Processes.
• Working familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Creative problem solver.
• Identifying and mitigating risk within the supply chain to insure business continuity.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor's degree in business admnistration, engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of work experience in purchasing or relevant field (planning).
• Five or more years of experience with an ERP/MRP or equivalent system.
• Proven performance in implementing new strategies that will reduce parts and inventory costs without sacrificing on-time delivery.
• Hands-On experience with one or more of the following commodity groups: Machined Parts, Additive
• Manufacturing, Hydraulic Motors and Controls, Electronic parts and Assemblies, COTS parts.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated skills as a highly collaborative team member that works well with cross functional groups.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel*/Outlook).
• Able to work on multiple requirements at the same time.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency of managing to KPI's for supply chain.

PREFERRED:

• Multiple Commodity and $M spend experience
• APICS and/or CPIM certification.
• Lean Manufacturing and Process experience
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Ability to understand Product Specifications, familiarity with engineering drawings
• Familiar with First Article Inspection Procedures and Dock to Stock Procedures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• The ability to mentor and train new buyers
• Detail oriented
• Excellent at following up and following through
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, listen and speak for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, and lift.
• Wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent use of PC.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such a viewing computer screens and reading.
• Ability to travel via standard commercial means (air, water, train, etc.) * Supplier visits (infrequent).

Date posted: Oct 5, 2026

Requisition number: 20111