Associate Buyer

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of mechanical and electrical components, assemblies, and materials to meet engineering, production, and project needs
• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, lead times, and specifications
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to understand BOM requirements, revisions, and priorities
• Sources and qualifies new suppliers, including requesting quotes (RFQs), comparing pricing, lead times, and technical capabilities
• Tracks order status, manages expediting, and proactively resolves delivery, quality, or supply chain issues
• Maintains accurate purchasing data in data tracking systems, including supplier information, pricing, and lead times
• Aids in cost control initiatives, including price negotiations, alternate sourcing, and component standardization
• Supports inventory management by monitoring stock levels, demand signals, and forecast changes
• Collaborates with suppliers on engineering changes (ECOs), part substitutions, and obsolescence risks
• Ensures compliance with company policies and applicable quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements
• Prepares basic purchasing reports related to spend, supplier performance, and on-time delivery
• Collaborates with all cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and the leadership team to provide visibility into the supply chain process and align with overall business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, business, or related field. Ideally someone with experience handling a variety of parts in a fast-paced environment.
• 1+ years' experience in supply chain with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience working in a supply chain organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and in a startup environment.
• Exceptionally strong communication and negotiation skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing.
• Experience working with engineering teams (mechanical and electrical)
• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks. Effective response to adapting to these competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly.

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.