Senior Buyer

Skydio

Buyer at Skydio managing procurement and supply chain for drone manufacturing operations. Ensuring timely material availability and supporting cost and quality initiatives for future products.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeHayward • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain vendor and component information in ERP systems.
Manage Purchase Orders end-to-end to support customer orders and company revenue targets.
Improve ERP system accuracy and expand capabilities for in-house manufacturing.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on implementing supply chain strategies.
Analyze procurement data and report on metrics including on-time delivery, PO status, vendor performance.
Support the development of key planning metrics and reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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).
Familiarity with FAA regulations or aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
Strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpurchasingsourcingsupply chain managementdata analysisreportingcost optimizationplanning metricsvendor performance analysison-time delivery

Soft Skills

collaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

APICS certificationCPIMCSCP