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What we need

Symboticisseekinga highly motivated Buyer to join our dynamic Supply Chain team, with a strong focus on steel and metal procurement. The ideal candidate will bring tactical buying experience in steel, hardware, or related metals, along with a solid understanding of sourcing best practices and supply base optimization. Knowledge of the CRU index and regional steel markets is highly preferred to support competitive pricing strategies. Familiarity with key manufacturing processes-such as fabrication, machining, painting, and roll forming. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

What we do

Our global procurement organization partners closely with the business to build category strategies that drive competitive advantage. We own strategic sourcing and supplier agreements end-to-end - from commercial and pricing structures through supplier relationship management - while our sourcing operations ensure disciplined execution at scale. Our scope spans the full lifecycle: procuring robotics, structural, and automation components at the core of our systems, sourcing third-party partners for installation and deployment, and ensuring robust aftersales support once systems are live - all in service ofSymbotic'scommitment to reimagining the supply chain and transforming the movement of goods through intelligent automation, while bringing unparalleled value to the customer.Every decision is grounded in a relentless focus on total cost of ownership, balancingspeedand rigor to drive the best outcomes for the business.

What we need

• 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.

• Maintainaccuratepurchaseitem data and planning parameters within the ERP system.

• Develop andmaintainstrong supplier relationships toidentifyand mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance.

• Review and analyze procurement data toidentifycost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, market analysis, and aligning scopes with theappropriate 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 resolvepurchasingissues such as quality nonconformance, design changes, material scheduling, and price disputes.

Whatyou'llneed

• 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 strongproficiencyin 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 ofmanufacturing methods such as fabrication, machining, painting, and roll forming.

• Ability toleverageregional 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.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel; experience with PLM tools (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter) and Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.

Our Environment

• Up to10%of travel may berequired. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employeeis responsible forowning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

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