Robotics Hardware Procurement Lead

Rivr; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVR, part of Amazon, in Zürich seeks a Procurement Engineer to bridge technical and business sides, owning procurement of robot components from PCBs to mechanical assemblies. You will manage six-figure capex and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will lead supplier conversations, optimize material tracking, and collaborate with CTO in Zürich and Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai to translate engineering needs into production plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical procurement in a hardware-centric industry.
• Proven track record negotiating large purchase orders and vendor contracts.
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Bias for action; ability to lead in evolving processes.
• Ability to make hardware trade-offs (make vs buy, OEM vs ODM).
• Excellent English, written and spoken; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for technical suppliers and manage pricing and terms.
• Manage purchasing for robot-specific commodities: PCBs, cables, components.
• Evolve material tracking from spreadsheets to professional workflows.
• Translate engineering requirements into production plans with the CTO in Zürich and Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions with cost analyses for high‑value orders.
• Assist hardware transition from prototype to volume production.
• Ensure procured parts meet durability, performance, and safety standards.
• Communicate findings and propose corrections to hardware specifications to non‑technical partners.
• Track supplier delivery status and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Technical procurement

Vendor management

Technical drawings

English proficiency

Global sourcing

Tools

ERP systems

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

RIVR, part of Amazon, in Zürich seeks a Procurement Engineer to bridge technical and business sides, owning procurement of robot components from PCBs to mechanical assemblies. You will manage six-figure capex and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will lead supplier conversations, optimize material tracking, and collaborate with CTO in Zürich and Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai to translate engineering needs into production plans.