Buyer/Purchasing Agent

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About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries. Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. Join Zipline and help us make this a reality for billions of people.

About You and The Role  

We are looking to grow our Material Planning team, which works at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering, cost-effective global supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution center operations. Zipline is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Buyer/Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and delivery tracking of non-production, non-direct Materials as well as engineering and manufacturing material needs of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), ground equipment (Nests) or their sub-assemblies. In this role, you will not only act as the catalyst to enabling the end-to-end procurement transaction but also as the champion to bring in continuous improvement to the purchasing process and systems to achieve our ambitious mission of providing every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. The role is global in scope and requires cross- functional engagement and execution within Zipline and across the extended supply chain.

What You'll Do  

  • Execute purchase requisitions to place purchase orders as and when needed and manage purchase orders through invoicing and delivery.
  • Maintain   accurate   open   purchase orders lines with the inbound quantities and due dates from vendors. 
  • Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. 
  • Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
  • Partner with business systems and other business stakeholders on continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems.
  • Work   with   suppliers   in   procurement   of   off   the   shelf   parts   and manufactured parts ensuring proper authorization of the spend.

What You'll Bring 

  • Demonstrated high volume purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based reports.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in changing priorities and assignments while managing rapidly changing information.

What Else You Need to Know   

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

 

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

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