Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated Buyer (Bots) to join our Supply Chain organization. This role supports the procurement and execution of complex robotic systems and components through key manufacturing and supply partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for robotic systems, components, and related materials across a complex supplier base.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers and key suppliers to manage order execution, material availability, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to align supply requirements with production and project needs.
• Maintain supplier performance and provide timely visibility into material status, shortages, delivery risks, and recovery plans.
• Expedite critical materials and drive suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and capacity issues.
• Support supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and commercial discussions in partnership with sourcing and category leadership.
• Manage purchasing impacts associated with engineering changes, demand changes, and evolving program requirements.
• Identify supply risks and escalate issues early while working across internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery, inventory, and overall supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function.
• Experience working with complex suppliers, contract manufacturers, or outsourced manufacturing partners.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and purchase order management; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing material requirements, supplier delivery schedules, shortages, and order changes.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting robotics, electronics, electromechanical products, automation equipment, or other complex manufactured products is preferred.

Skills

• Supplier Management
• Problem-Solving
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Complex Manufacturing Products

Benefits

Base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $97,900.00. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $97,900.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Up to 10% travel may be required. Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.