Buyer

DSJ Global; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Buyer - Directs to lead operational procurement for direct materials. You will support P2P execution, supplier communications, and tactical sourcing across Mechanical, Electronics, and Software commodities.

Collaborate with SCM Lead and teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver to ensure continuity of supply, favorable cost performance, and operational excellence. Ideal candidates have strong procurement experience in manufacturing or robotics and solid contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct procurement within manufacturing/robotics/tech sectors.
• Knowledge of contract terms and negotiation frameworks.
• Awareness of export controls relevant to robotics and tech.

Responsibilities

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze price trends and supply risks.
• Support RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive cost, lead-time, and efficiency KPIs for direct commodities.
• Capture business requirements and translate into commercial packages.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and terms.
• Conduct price analyses and validate cost-breakdowns.

Skills

Market research

RFx processes

Negotiation

Cost savings

Supply data management

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/Law

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Slack

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer - Directs for an operational procurement role focused on P2P execution, supplier communication, and tactical sourcing support across the direct material commodity. The role supports the SCM Lead, you will partner with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver in delivering continuity of supply, cost performance, and operational excellence across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Cables & Harnessing, and Software commodities

What You'll Do

• Conduct market research to identify cost‑saving opportunities and understand price trends and supply risks.
• Support sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive cost, lead‑time, and efficiency improvements with measurable KPIs.
• Capture business requirements and translate them into clear commercial packages.
• Negotiate optimal commercial terms (pricing, payment terms, lead times, Ts & Cs).
• Conduct price analysis and cost‑breakdown validation to ensure fair and equitable pricing.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders in line with procurement policies.
• Maintain accurate PO and supplier data within SAP and associated systems.
• Resolve supplier performance issues, discrepancies and understand the escalation process
• Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Minimize risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, documentation, and tools.
• Deliver KPI’s relating to cost, cash, quality, service and continuity of supply for the commodity proposals.
• Run MRP (SAP) and ensure timely availability of direct goods and services.
• Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management techniques / tools with suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Communications Plans, Risk Management, DnB report, Sanctions list etc.)
• Support Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to meet manufacturing needs.
• Directly support the SCM Lead in the regional area

This role supports the Commodity teams in sourcing activities but does not own commodity strategy or supplier selection decisions

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, robotics, technology, aerospace/defense or automotive.
• Proven experience working within scaling direct procurement functions.
• Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and negotiation frameworks.
• Awareness of export controls (including EAR) relevant to robotics and technology.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and database management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP essential.
• Good analytical, numerical, and planning capabilities
• A good understanding of the Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Robotics industry
• Procure-2-Pay and tactical procurement experience (Essential) across the following direct commodities pillars
• Mechanical Systems
• Electromechanical Systems
• Software & Digital Licensing (P2P support)

Behavioral Skills

• Good negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Professional, motivated, and able to operate autonomously.