Buyer II

agilityrobotics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Agility Robotics in Salem is seeking a Buyer II who will independently manage procurement across assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure material availability for engineering builds and production. You will be the primary contact for supplier execution and manage delivery performance, shortages, and continuity, with a focus on electronics components such as PCBAs, cables, sensors, and connectors.

You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to execute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
• Experience purchasing PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes.
• Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge: Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
• Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, and change requests.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks before they impact builds or schedules.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing info.
• Support RFQ activities and supplier quote analysis for sourcing decisions and cost reduction.
• Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, and pricing analysis.
• Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
• Track long-lead materials and work with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
• Support supplier onboarding and ensure procurement process compliance.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and shipment issues.
• Provide timely updates on supplier commitments, shortages, and delivery risks.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

NPI support

ERP/MRP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)

Tools

Windchill

MISys

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers-tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

As a Buyer II, you will independently manage procurement execution across assigned suppliers and commodities while ensuring material availability to support engineering builds and production. You will serve as the primary point of contact for supplier execution activities and proactively manage delivery performance, shortages, and supply continuity.

This role will primarily support electronics commodities including custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related electronic assemblies. You will work closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure procurement activities are executed effectively and supplier commitments align with business needs.

This role requires strong procurement execution skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to independently manage procurement priorities and supplier performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

About the Work

• Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management.
• Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify supply risks before they impact engineering builds or production schedules.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
• Support request for quotation (RFQ) activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers (GSMs) with sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, pricing analysis, and identification of commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
• Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
• Experience purchasing custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies strongly preferred.
• Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes.
• Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities.
• Strong command of ERP/MRP systems (Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage suppliers, competing priorities, and aggressive timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• High sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Location

This is an onsite position at our Salem office.

Compensation

Anticipated Base Salary Range $81,000 - $105,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits o