Robotics Procurement Lead: Hardware & Vendors

Amazon; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

RIVR, part of Amazon, seeks a Procurement Engineer in Zürich to act as the technical–business bridge for robot component sourcing, from PCBs to mechanical assemblies. You will manage six-figure CAPEX and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while engineers focus on innovation.

You will negotiate with suppliers, lead material tracking improvements, and partner with CTO and Shanghai supply chain leadership to align engineering requirements with production plans.

Qualifications

• Proven track record negotiating substantial purchase orders and vendor contracts.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand mechanical/electrical specs.
• Experience in technical procurement within hardware-centric industries.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for technical suppliers, handling pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Manage procurement for robot components: PCBs, cables, metallic/non-metallic parts.
• Lead material tracking evolution toward ERP-enabled workflows.
• Collaborate with CTO in Zürich and Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai to translate requirements into production plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions with cost-justification analyses.
• Oversee hardware transition from prototype to volume production.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Technical procurement

Engineering drawings

English communication

ERP systems experience

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

ERP systems

Job description

RIVR, part of Amazon, seeks a Procurement Engineer in Zürich to act as the technical–business bridge for robot component sourcing, from PCBs to mechanical assemblies. You will manage six-figure CAPEX and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while engineers focus on innovation.

You will negotiate with suppliers, lead material tracking improvements, and partner with CTO and Shanghai supply chain leadership to align engineering requirements with production plans.