Buyer

About The Role

You will support the day-to-day execution of procurement activities across mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical commodities. You will manage purchase orders, supplier communications, delivery tracking, and system updates to ensure materials are available to support engineering builds and production requirements. This role partners closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, and Finance to execute purchasing activities accurately and efficiently. You will thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment where responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase order creation and updates, ensuring accuracy in pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and delivery commitments.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase order acknowledgments, shipment schedules, and delivery status.
• Track open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier information within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Support shortage management activities and escalate delivery concerns as needed.
• Aid in request for quotation (RFQ) activities and quote collection.
• Care for supplier onboarding and documentation activities.
• Cook with Planning and Engineering teams to support prototype and production builds.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues, and supplier-related administrative concerns.
• Provide timely updates on material status and supplier commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• ERP Systems
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $62,000—$80,000 USD. 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.

Schedule

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