About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for an operational procurement role based in our Boston office, with a focus on P2P execution, supplier communication, and tactical sourcing support across Humanoid's direct material commodity. Supporting the Procurement Manager, you will partner with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver in delivering continuity of supply, cost performance, and operational excellence across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Cables & Harnessing, and Software commodities.
What You'll Do- Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and understand price trends and supply risks.
- Support sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Drive cost, lead-time, and efficiency improvements with measurable KPIs.
- Capture business requirements and translate them into clear commercial packages.
- Negotiate optimal commercial terms (pricing, payment terms, lead times, Ts & Cs).
- Conduct price analysis and cost-breakdown validation to ensure fair and equitable pricing.
- Process requisitions and purchase orders in line with procurement policies.
- Maintain accurate PO and supplier data within SAP and associated systems.
- Resolve supplier performance issues, discrepancies and understand the escalation process
- Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
- Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio's suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, documentation, and tools.
- Deliver KPI's relating to cost, cash, quality, service and continuity of supply for the commodity proposals.
- Run MRP (SAP) and ensure timely availability of direct goods and services.
- Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management techniques / tools with suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Communications Plans, Risk Management, DnB report, Sanctions list etc.)
- Support Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to meet manufacturing needs.
- Directly support the Procurement Managers in the regional area
- This role supports the Commodity teams in sourcing activities but does not own commodity strategy or supplier selection decisions
We're Looking For:- 5+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, robotics, technology, aero /defence or automotive
- Proven experience working within scaling direct procurement functions.
- Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
- CIPS (MCIPS) Level 5 or equivalent; APICS CPIM desirable.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and negotiation frameworks.
- Awareness of export controls (including EAR) relevant to robotics and technology.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and database management.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP highly desirable.
- Good analytical, numerical, and planning capabilities.
- A good understanding of the Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Robotics & AI industry
- Procure-2-Pay and tactical procurement experience (Essential) across the following direct commodities pillars
- Mechanical Systems
- Electronics & Electrical
- Electromechanical Systems
- Cables & Harnessing
- Software & Digital Licensing (P2P support)
What We Offer- Comprehensive health coverage for US-based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
- Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of PTO (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Equity included-we believe builders should share in what they build.
- Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in-office.
- Collaboration with top-tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
For this role in Boston, the expected base salary range is $110,000-$125,000 USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.
