Buyer, Robotics

Your New Role and Team Sanctuary AI–a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company–is seeking a highly skilled Buyer, who will be focused on procuring robotic equipment for our innovative humanoid general-purpose robots. As a Buyer, you will report to our Senior Buyer, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our state-of-the-art general-purpose robots, and help improve our procurement and supply chain for R&D and production systems.

Our ideal Buyer candidate will be an excellent communicator, negotiator, and organizer. You’ll be a valued contributor as you run end-to-end procurement, from establishing vendor relationships, to collecting quotes, reviewing requisitions, placing orders, and supporting product acquisition and inventory. With your experience and expertise, you’ll support a supply chain that spans the globe.

Our Success Criteria

• Bring hands-on Buyer experience in technical procurement operations for products that utilize, hardware, software, and networking components
• Gain cutting edge career experience as you develop vendor relationships in state-of-the-art robotic technology
• Achieve company-wide visibility as you partner with leaders from product and operations teams to deliver an optimized procurement pipeline in robotics
• Leverage your communication skills by supporting cross-functional teams and international vendors

Your Experience****Qualifications:- Diploma/Degree in an engineering-related field, a business field, or equivalent work experience

• At least 2 years of related work experience in procurement or supply chain
• Experience with multiple areas of the procurement life cycle
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and establishing metrics to evaluate performance
• Progressive career experience utilizing Procurement Management Systems like ERP, CRM, SCM, and e-Sourcing Systems
• Proven experience analyzing data and identifying trends in supply chain operations to optimize procurement and identify opportunities for cost savings/efficiencies

Skills:- Comprehensive written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Technical aptitude and interest in robotics
• Ability to work independently and willingness to assist others
• Great attention to detail and diligence in following-through

Traits:- Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems

• Optimistic listening and conflict resolution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority
• Eager to take on new challenges with tenacity and positivity
• Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues
• Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines