Buyer II

Agility Robotics•Salem, OR

11d•$81,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Agility Robotics is hiring a Buyer II to independently manage procurement execution across assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring material availability for engineering builds and production. The role is the primary point of contact for supplier execution and is responsible for delivery performance, shortages, and supply continuity. The Buyer II primarily supports electronics commodities, including custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related electronic assemblies. The position partners with Global Supply Managers, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to execute procurement activities and align supplier commitments with business needs. It requires strong procurement execution and supplier management skills, along with the ability to manage priorities and supplier performance independently in a fast-paced hardware environment. This is an onsite position at the Salem office. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. The anticipated base salary range is $81,000–$105,000 USD; the final offer depends on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes.
Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities.
Strong command of ERP/MRP systems, such as Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage suppliers, competing priorities, and aggressive timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
High sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience purchasing custom PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies.
Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Manage purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
Own supplier communications concerning delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans.
Monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks before they affect engineering builds or production schedules.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
Support RFQ activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers with sourcing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, pricing analysis, and identification of commercial opportunities.
Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds.
Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
Track long-lead materials and work with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
Support supplier onboarding and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
Provide cross-functional teams with timely updates on supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
Support new product introduction activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for exempt employees.
For non-exempt employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at the Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Paid parental leave programs.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.