Senior Buyer

Swarmer

$80K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in procurement (3+ years) and supply chain
  • Experience managing procurement within the US
  • Understanding of stock control and inventory management principles
  • Good negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Professional working proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Maintain supply chain operations in the US and support EU operations as needed
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for cost efficiency and quality
  • Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely replenishment
  • Create and manage purchase orders
  • Monitor inventory movements and warehouse balances
  • Process stock operations for the R&D team
  • Ensure accurate asset accounting and data management within the ERP system
  • Oversee logistics operations and coordinate transportation and delivery

Benefits

  • Direct impact in a high-stakes industry enhancing autonomous systems
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Ability to influence and improve processes
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Straightforward, no-bureaucracy culture
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly organized Senior Buyer to maintain supply chain operations in the US. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, reporting to the Head of Procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing goods for the R&D team, maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring accurate asset accounting within the ERP system, and coordinating shipments between our locations. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

What you'll do:
  • Maintain supply chain operations in the US, with occasional support for EU operations
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards
  • Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely replenishment
  • Create and manage purchase orders
  • Monitor inventory movements and warehouse balances
  • Process stock operations for the R&D team
  • Ensure accurate asset accounting and data management within the ERP system
  • Oversee logistics operations, including transportation and delivery coordination
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms


You'll be a good fit if you have:
  • Proven experience in procurement (3+ years) and supply chain
  • Experience managing procurement within the US
  • Understanding of stock control and inventory management principles
  • Good negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • English - professional working proficiency

Would be an advantage:
  • Experience in tech / electronics / hardware procurement
  • Knowledge of US import/export regulations
  • Experience in logistics
What you'll get:
  • Direct impact in a high-stakes industry where your work enables autonomous systems used on the ground
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • The ability to influence and improve processes
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • A straightforward, no-bureaucracy culture


How's the hiring process going:

Recruiter Screen • Interview with Hiring Manager → • Skip-level Interview → • Offer

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