Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
As a Senior Buyer, you will own the tactical execution of procurement across mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical commodities. You will manage PO creation and updates, supplier communication, delivery recovery, ERP accuracy, and daily purchasing operations that keep engineering builds and production moving.
This role partners closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, and Finance to ensure materials are available on time, on cost, and with accurate data integrity. You will thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment where attention to detail and urgency matter every day.
What You’ll Do- Manage all PO activity — creation, revisions, confirmations — ensuring accuracy in pricing, lead times, MOQs, incoterms, and delivery commitments.
- Communicate daily with suppliers to track open orders, push-in/push-out requests, resolve issues, and ensure material delivery to support builds.
- Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy, including pricing, lead times, order status, part attributes, terms, and supplier records.
- Track shortages and drive recovery plans by coordinating closely with suppliers, Planning, and internal teams.
- Support RFQs and competitive quote analysis to provide data for GSMs and support tactical cost reduction opportunities.
- Drive tactical cost savings through re-quoting, volume leverage, and identifying pricing discrepancies or negotiation opportunities.
- Handle supplier onboarding documentation, including account setup, compliance forms, and system readiness.
- Ensure financial accuracy by resolving invoice mismatches, receiving discrepancies, incorrect shipments, and credit/debit adjustments.
- Coordinate material readiness for NPI, including prototype buys, expedited orders, and quick-turn communications.
- Support internal teams (Planning, Operations, GSMs, Engineering, Finance) with timely updates on material status and supplier issues.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, or similar environments.
- Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components across multiple tiers of suppliers.
- Strong command of ERP/MRP systems (Windchill, MISys NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Exceptional organizational skills, urgency, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Full-time Employees are eligible for 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 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 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.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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Agility Robotic's legged locomotion expertise is built on a history of academic research and scientific breakthrough. We're here to build robots for good. Robots that help businesses and people thrive.
