Sr. Buyer (Automation)

Senior Buyer

Position Overview

Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will possess strong tactical skills, analytical abilities, and collaborative strengths suited for a dynamic, high-growth environment. Proven expertise in sourcing best practices, a proactive approach, and a track record of optimizing supply bases are essential. Knowledge of electrical components, automation controls, robotics, warehousing, and Material Handling Systems is highly desirable. The candidate should be well-organized, capable of working independently, and effective in cross-functional collaboration.

About Symbotic

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What We Do

Our global sourcing, procurement, and third-party supplier team develop innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements and helps support supplier relationship management, commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for electronic components and automation controls, ensuring engineering and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and others to understand project requirements and generate Purchase Orders (PO) efficiently within SAP, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Identify and drive systematic / enterprise ERP processes improvements, maintain the accuracy of purchase item data and planning parameters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and negotiate favorable terms.
• Develop and analyze supplier KPIs / historical performance to provide input for strategic purchasing decisions, implement supplier corrective actions when necessary.
• Review and analyze data to determine cost saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, market analysis, right scope with right supplier; with focus on cost initiatives with suppliers.
• Provide status reporting on expedited and late material orders / Resolve material shortages and problem parts.
• Analyze and solve purchasing problems with other departments (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, Product Development, etc.) such as conformance to quality or design requirements, material scheduling, receiving, and price disputes.
• Act as a liaison between engineering, delivery management, and suppliers to facilitate issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement procedures, and compliance regulations.
• Identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery, quality, cost, performance, etc.) and make recommendations for mitigating risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with detailed experience using ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in ERP (SAP) for PR/PO generation, procurement modules, and planning tools.
• Proven experience as a tactical buyer in the automation, robotics, or electronics industry, with knowledge of electronic components, automation controls, and related technical specifications.
• Experience with order management, procurement timelines, and managing engineering changes.
• Excellent supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and develop processes or workflows where not defined.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Additional experience with PLM (Siemens Teamcenter), Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Information not provided.

Salary

Information not provided.

Application Instructions

Information not provided.