Senior Drone Supply Chain Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & ERP

Skydio; Hayward (CA); In loco; USD 136.000 - 213.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Skydio is a leading US drone company driving autonomous flight and hardware/software innovation for drones and aerial mobility. We seek a Buyer with deep supply chain experience to manage end-to-end PO processes, vendor data, and ERP/MRP enhancements to support rapid growth and high-quality production.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize inventory, reduce BOM costs, and ensure on-time deliveries while navigating FAA and AS9100 considerations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 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
• Supplier relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and organization
• Cross-functional collaboration

Mansioni

• Maintain vendor and component information in ERP systems, including Standard Cost, Lead Time, MOQ, Logistics Lead Time, Payment Terms, etc.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Formazione

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

Strumenti

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Descrizione del lavoro

Skydio is a leading US drone company driving autonomous flight and hardware/software innovation for drones and aerial mobility. We seek a Buyer with deep supply chain experience to manage end-to-end PO processes, vendor data, and ERP/MRP enhancements to support rapid growth and high-quality production.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize inventory, reduce BOM costs, and ensure on-time deliveries while navigating FAA and AS9100 considerations.