Electronics Procurement Lead for NPI & Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Equity stock options

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Agility Robotics is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage procurement across assigned electronics suppliers, ensuring material availability for engineering builds and production. You will lead supplier communications, monitor delivery performance, and drive cost savings while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy.

The role focuses on PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related assemblies, collaborating with GSMs, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to align supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar.
• Experience purchasing PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or electronic 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 builds.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 schedules.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters.
• Support RFQ activities and supplier quote analysis to assist GSMs with sourcing decisions and cost reduction.
• 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 to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
• Track long-lead materials and ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
• Support supplier onboarding and ensure procurement process compliance.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, and supplier-related challenges.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding commitments, shortages, and risks.
• Support NPI activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

Skills

Procurement execution

Supplier delivery management

Material planning

NPI/prototype support

Supplier performance monitoring

Negotiation & cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communications

Urgency and accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Windchill)

ERP/MRP systems (MISys)

ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite)

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle)

Job description

Agility Robotics is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage procurement across assigned electronics suppliers, ensuring material availability for engineering builds and production. You will lead supplier communications, monitor delivery performance, and drive cost savings while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy.

The role focuses on PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related assemblies, collaborating with GSMs, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to align supplier