Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Exol

4d•$71,000 - $97,900•Remote

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated Buyer (Bots) to join our Supply Chain organization. This role will support the procurement and execution of complex robotic systems and components through key manufacturing and supply partners. The ideal candidate brings strong supplier management, analytical, and problem-solving skills and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This individual will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability, resolve supply issues, execute purchase orders, manage changes, and support cost and delivery objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function.
Experience working with complex suppliers, contract manufacturers, or outsourced manufacturing partners.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and purchase order management; SAP experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing material requirements, supplier delivery schedules, shortages, and order changes.
Strong supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting robotics, electronics, electromechanical products, automation equipment, or other complex manufactured products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for robotic systems, components, and related materials across a complex supplier base.
Work closely with contract manufacturers and key suppliers to manage order execution, material availability, capacity, and delivery performance.
Partner with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to align supply requirements with production and project needs.
Monitor supplier performance and provide timely visibility into material status, shortages, delivery risks, and recovery plans.
Expedite critical materials and drive suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and capacity issues.
Support supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and commercial discussions in partnership with sourcing and category leadership.
Manage purchasing impacts associated with engineering changes, demand changes, and evolving program requirements.
Identify supply risks and escalate issues early while working across internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution.
Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery, inventory, and overall supplier performance.