Buyer

Dexory; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share options

Private healthcare via Bupa

Income protection

Pension: 4+% employee

Employee Assistance Programme

25 holidays per year

Full meals onsite

Job summary

Dexory is seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer in Wallingford, Connecticut, to oversee day-to-day procurement activities. You will manage supplier orders, communicate delivery schedules, and resolve supply issues to ensure production continuity. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with experience in purchasing materials in a manufacturing context. Benefits include share options, private healthcare, a pension plan, and 25 holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing direct materials or managing suppliers.
• Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials.
• Communicate with suppliers about delivery dates and shipment details.
• Track and resolve supply issues including shortages and quality concerns.

Skills

Purchasing direct materials

Supplier management in manufacturing

Cost-control initiatives

Communication with suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

At Dexory, we're developing advanced software powered by cutting‑edge robots that are transforming the very face of global logistics. With infectious enthusiasm, our unique blend of disciplines work in harmony to produce results at pace. From hardware and manufacturing to software, AI and commercial, we're one team – one heart – that beats, learns and grows together.

We're only interested in the best ideas, no matter where they're from. We're doers. Game‑changers.

Out‑of‑the‑box thinkers who put merit before all else. A group of ambitious and disciplined individuals who are passionate about turning theory into rubber, metal and results.

We value the right attitude, humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture.

Role

As an experienced Procurement Buyer, your role is to be responsible for executing the day‑to‑day procurement activities that support manufacturing operations, ensuring the timely and cost‑effective purchase of materials, components and services. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production continuity by managing supplier orders, monitoring delivery schedules and resolving supply issues.

Working closely with the Sourcing Specialist and cross‑functional teams, the Buyer ensures that materials and outsourced assemblies are available to meet production plans, while maintaining quality, cost and inventory targets in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and outsourced assemblies inline with production schedules
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, delivery dates and shipment details
• Expedite or defer orders as needed to align with changing demand and production priorities
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery and responsiveness, and escalate issues when required
• Collaborate with planning, production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy
• Track and resolve supply issues, including shortages, delays, quality concerns and invoice discrepancies
• Support cost‑control initiatives by identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with purchasing direct materials or managing suppliers in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, logistics and international purchasing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing direct materials or managing suppliers in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, logistics and international purchasing

Benefits

• Share options
• Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
• Income protection
• Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange; 5% employer
• Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
• 25 holidays per year
• Full meals onsite in Wallingford

AAP/EEO Statement

Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note: This role will require a minimum of 4 days onsite at our Wallingford location.