Buyer II

Agility Robotics

Buyer II at Agility Robotics managing procurement for electronics including PCBAs and sensors. Ensuring material availability and engaging suppliers for optimal performance.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeFremont • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify supply risks before they impact engineering builds or production schedules.
Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
Support request for quotation (RFQ) activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers (GSMs) 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 teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
Experience purchasing custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies strongly preferred.
Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers preferred.
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 (Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 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.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Purchase Order ManagementSupplier Performance MonitoringRequest For Quotation (RFQ) ActivitiesPricing AnalysisMaterial PlanningCustom PCBAs PurchasingElectronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)Supplier OnboardingInvoice Discrepancy ResolutionEngineering Change Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication