Buyer, Steel

Symbotic

Buyer responsible for steel procurement in Symbotic's supply chain. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure project requirements are met and managing supplier relationships.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $97,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end procurement process for steel components, ensuring engineering and quality standards are met.
Collaborate with Site Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to understand project requirements and generate purchase orders (POs) efficiently in SAP.
Maintain accurate purchase item data and planning parameters within the ERP system.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to identify and mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance.
Review and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, market analysis, and aligning scopes with the appropriate suppliers.
Drive supplier cost initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with the supplier follow-up team to track and report on expedited and late material orders; resolve material shortages and problematic parts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, etc.) to resolve purchasing issues such as quality nonconformance, design changes, material scheduling, and price disputes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business , Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with strong proficiency in SAP for PR/PO generation, procurement modules, and planning tools.
Proven experience as a tactical buyer in steel, hardware, or metals.
Knowledge of the CRU index and its application in monitoring steel pricing trends.
Understanding of manufacturing methods such as fabrication, machining, painting, and roll forming.
Ability to leverage regional steel markets to ensure competitive pricing across the owned product categories.
Experience managing procurement timelines and engineering change processes.
Strong supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PLM tools (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter) and Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
disability
401K
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

Procurement Process ManagementPurchase Order GenerationCost AnalysisVendor ConsolidationManufacturing Methods Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities