At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we have pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector.
With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, security checkpoints, and more. Our growing global team of over 200 employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence.
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role involves maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. You will be working on-site to oversee the purchasing and be directly responsible for the management of company assets. You will source from global company entities and worldwide suppliers and carry out strategic initiatives and tactical executions using an end-to-end approach to achieve company goals and support roadmaps.The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:
- Process purchase orders and track their status to ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with vendors to negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier agreements.
- Monitor inventory and forecast supply needs to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and budget guidelines.
- Address and resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries, or vendor performance.
- Handle emergency part requests and propose solutions
- Provide budget updates on spare parts spending and shipping expenses.
- Cross-functional collaboration within the organization, such as Finance, R&D, NPI, and Engineering, while ensuring best procurement practices.
- Manage Contract Manufacturers' management capabilities to ensure the availability of products to support scale-up and flexibility on product changes.
- Implement and set up the right processes, policies, and practical tools to assist procurement activities and projects in the SC group.
- Full responsibility for operational KPIs in terms of OTD, Cost Saving, and Supplier performances.
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with workflow/project management tools (such as Monday.com).
- Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative, own tasks and be flexible regarding changing priorities
- Knowledge of budgeting processes
Benefits we offer:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Company 401k Match.
- 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
- Career growth as we scale across the US.
Compensation:
UVeye provides salary ranges that comply with the New Jersey State Law on salary transparency in job advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, location, education, and operational needs. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits. The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - 120,000. In addition, this position is eligible for a bonus.
Why UVeye:
- Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.
- Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.
Check out our Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience.
UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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What We Do
UVeye is a computer vision tech company that develops automated inspection systems for vehicles, powered by artificial intelligence and proprietary hardware.
Founded in 2016 by Amir and Ohad Hever, our systems have been installed at 100+ sites, including vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, fleet companies, logistical centers, energy, financial, diplomatic, and other sensitive security facilities.
In 2019, Toyota Tsusho and Volvo headlined a $31M Series B, joining W.R. Berkley and F.I.T Ventures. In 2021, UVeye secured its Series C round from strategic investors like CarMax and Hyundai Motors, bringing UVeye to a grand total of over $90M in investment capital.
As of March 2022, Volvo announced an expansion to their partnership with a long-term program aiming to install UVeye devices in all of its North American dealerships.
Each day we are making an impact with technology by harnessing the power of AI to detect vehicle issues or security-related threats in the undercarriage before they cause fatalities. Our mission, every day, is to raise the standard of vehicle inspections to help create better mobility and safer roads.
