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What we need

Symboticis activelyseekinga highly motivated Senior Buyer(Automation)to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate willpossessstrong tactical skills, analyticalabilitiesand collaborative strengths suited for a dynamic, high-growth environment. Provenexpertisein sourcing best practices, a proactive approach, anda track recordofoptimizingsupply bases are essential. Knowledge of electrical components, automation controls, robotics, warehousing, and Material Handling Systems is highly desirable. The candidate should be well-organized, capable of working independently, and effective in cross-functional collaboration.

What we do

Our global sourcing, procurement and third-party supplier team develop innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements andhelpsupport supplier relationship management, commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.

Whatyou'lldo

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for electronic components and automation controls, ensuring engineering and quality standards are met.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and others to understand project requirements and generate Purchase Orders (PO) efficiently within SAP,maintainingaccuraterecords and documentation.

• Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and negotiate favorable terms.

• Negotiate and implement supplier changes that minimize cost, schedule, and operational disruption while protecting program requirements.

• Reviewand analyzedata todeterminecost saving opportunities through vendor consolidation,market analysis,right scope with rightsupplier;with focus on cost initiatives with suppliers.

• Deliver real-time material status visibility, escalate risks, and drive rapid issue resolution across internal and external stakeholders.

• Analyze and solvepurchasingproblems with other departments (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, Product Development, etc.) such as conformance to quality or design requirements, material scheduling, receiving, and price disputes)

• Liaison betweenengineering, delivery management, and suppliers tofacilitateissue resolution, andcontinuous improvement

• Identifiesareas of risk for the business (i.e.delivery, quality, cost, performance, etc.) and makes recommendations for mitigating risk.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, ora relatedfield.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with detailed experience using ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).

• Strongproficiencyin ERP (SAP) for PR/PO generation, procurement modules, and planning tools.

• Knowledge of conveyor technologies (belt, roller, hybrid systems) and system-level integration considerations.

• Understanding oflift systems, electrical panels, and robotic automation solutions within engineered systems.

• Experience with order management, procurement timelines, and managing engineering changes.

• Excellent supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and develop processes or workflows where not defined.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred;additionalexperience with PLM (Siemens Teamcenter), Microsoft SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Visio is a plus.

• Experience with commodities such as Construction Management, Automation Installation, Conveyors, Lifts, Robotics, Automation Controls, or Material Handling Systems, including familiarity with related supply bases, is preferred.

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may berequired. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly tosupplier,client, orother customer locations.