Senior Buyer

Skydio•Hayward, CA

29d•$136,000 - $213,000

About The Position

As a Buyer at Skydio, you will bring your supply chain and materials management knowledge and skills to enable our growth by driving dynamic Purchase Order management for our drones and docks, and visionary future products in a highly regulated environment. Your impact will be felt throughout the organization when customer orders are shipped on time and valuation of the company increases. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of drone systems by securing the right materials at the right time and cost. No parts = no drones. You ensure critical components (chips, sensors, motors, batteries) are available when engineering and manufacturing need them, preventing costly delays. This ensures prototypes, builds, and production on schedule. Additionally this individual will play a key role in reducing BOM cost and improving gross margin.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (preferably in aerospace, robotics, or electronics manufacturing).
Strong understanding of supply chain principles and procurement best practices.
Experience sourcing electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors), mechanical parts, or aerospace materials.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience in drone, UAV, aerospace, or high-tech hardware industries.
Familiarity with FAA regulations or aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
Knowledge of global sourcing and international logistics.
APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
Strategic sourcing and cost optimization.
Supplier relationship management.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Attention to detail and organization.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Maintain vendor and component information in ERP systems, including Standard Cost, Lead Time, MOQ, Logistics Lead Time, Payment Terms, etc.
Manage Purchase Orders end-to-end to support customer orders and company revenue targets.
Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure supply continuity, including PO release, delivery commit, receipts and discrepancies, invoice approval and supplier corrective actions as needed.
Improve ERP system accuracy and expand capabilities to build a world class MRP for in house manufacturing.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on implementing supply chain strategies and provide key delivery data for Clear-to-Build report.
Analyze procurement data and report on metrics including on-time delivery, PO status, vendor performance etc.
Support the development of key planning metrics and reports including Safety Stock Analysis, Inventory Health, Order Policies, and Cash Flow.
Participate in cross functional teams and support continuous improvement initiatives for cost, quality, delivery, and inventory management.