Buyer II

Agility Robotics$81K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of procurement execution and supplier delivery management processes.
  • Prior experience purchasing PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, and connectors preferred.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems like Windchill or SAP.
  • Ability to manage supply risks and competing priorities independently.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchase order activities including creation, revisions, and delivery management.
  • Own supplier communications regarding schedules, shortages, and recovery plans.
  • Monitor supplier performance and identify risks before they impact production.
  • Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data related to procurement parameters.
  • Drive cost savings through supplier engagement and pricing analysis.
  • Coordinate material readiness for prototype and production builds.
  • Support supplier onboarding to ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with 6% company match.
  • Equity in the form of company stock options.
  • 100% company-paid health insurance benefits for employees.
  • Eligibility for benefits starting from the first day of employment.
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 paid holidays for exempt employees.
  • Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Buyer II, you will independently manage procurement execution across assigned suppliers and commodities while ensuring material availability to support engineering builds and production. You will serve as the primary point of contact for supplier execution activities and proactively manage delivery performance, shortages, and supply continuity.

This role will primarily support electronics commodities including custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related electronic assemblies. You will work closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure procurement activities are executed effectively and supplier commitments align with business needs.

This role requires strong procurement execution skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to independently manage procurement priorities and supplier performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.
About the Work
  • Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
  • Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans.
  • Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify supply risks before they impact engineering builds or production schedules.
  • Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
  • Support request for quotation (RFQ) activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers (GSMs) with sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, pricing analysis, and identification of commercial opportunities.
  • Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds.
  • Partner with Planning and Manufacturing teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
  • Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
  • Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
  • Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
  • Experience purchasing custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers preferred.
  • Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes.
  • Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities.
  • Strong command of ERP/MRP systems (Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently manage suppliers, competing priorities, and aggressive timelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • High sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through in a fast


Location
  • This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$81,000-$104,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Apply Now: https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us

About Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
Learn more about Agility Robotics
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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