Senior Drone & High‑Tech Parts Buyer

Skydio, Inc.; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage end-to-end purchase orders and build a robust supply chain for drones and future products.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP optimization and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to meet cost and delivery targets. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement or supply chain, prefers aerospace/electronics backgrounds, and holds APICS or AS9100 familiarity.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
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• 8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (preferably in aerospace, robotics, or electronics manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and procurement best practices.
• Experience sourcing electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors), mechanical parts, or aerospace materials.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in drone, UAV, aerospace, or high‑tech hardware industries.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations or aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Knowledge of global sourcing and international logistics.
• APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Strategic sourcing and cost optimization
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Attention to detail and organization
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders end-to-end to support customer orders and company revenue targets.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure supply continuity, including PO release, delivery commit, receipts and discrepancies, invoice approval and supplier corrective actions as needed.
• Improve ERP system accuracy and expand capabilities to build a world class MRP for in house manufacturing.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on implementing supply chain strategies and provide key delivery data for Clear-to-Build report.
• Analyze procurement data and report on metrics including on-time delivery, PO status, vendor performance etc.
• Support the development of key planning metrics and reports including Safety Stock Analysis, Inventory Health, Order Policies, and Cash Flow.
• Participate in cross functional teams and support continuous improvement initiatives for cost, quality, delivery, and inventory management.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP)

AS9100 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage end-to-end purchase orders and build a robust supply chain for drones and future products.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP optimization and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to meet cost and delivery targets. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement or supply chain, prefers aerospace/electronics backgrounds, and holds APICS or AS9100 familiarity.