Hardware Sr Buyer

Our client is seeking an experienced Hardware Procurement Operations Manager to support their Robotics organization by่ owning the Procurement execution layer for hardware purchases— from quote through payment—while Robotics Supply Chain retains ownership of sourcing strategy and supplier selection.

This role ensures that once a supplier and commercial direction are set by Robotics, the full transaction flows cleanly through contracts, purchase orders (PO), logistics tracking, receipt, and invoice‑to‑pay so hardware moves with speed, accuracy, and financial control.

Supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and technical specs remain owned by Robotics.

• Execute purchasing actions for suppliers, parts, and services designated by Robotics Supply Chain
• Request and validate quotes from approved suppliers based on Robotics’ specifications and sourcing decisions
• Ensure incoterms, delivery terms, and payment structures are clearly reflected and consistent across quotes, contracts, and POs
• Coordinate contract redlines with Legal and relay feedback to suppliers when directed by Robotics Supply Chain
• Align commercial terms between contract, Zip, and PO to prevent downstream invoice or payment issues
• Escalate supplier non‑performance or deviations from agreed terms to Robotics Supply Chain for direction

• Create and validate Zip requests for accuracy (entity, cost center, coding, service/delivery dates)
• Ensure POs include required logistics and commercial fields (i.e. incoterms, ship‑to, promise dates, payment terms, etc.)
• Validate Oracle supplier records and currency sites
• Release accurate POs to suppliers, confirm PO acknowledgements including delivery dates and volumes
• Process PO change orders when terms, quantities, or timing change

Physical routing, dock operations, internal transfers, and warehouse systems remain owned by Robotics Logistics.

• Maintain end‑to‑end visibility of supplier shipments against POs, promise dates, and incoterms
• Monitor freight and customs status using supplier and forwarder updates
• Flag late, stalled, or misaligned shipments toconn for Robotics Supply Chain and the Robotics Logistics Manager
• Escalate issues with suppliers and freight partners when contractual or delivery commitments are at risk
• Ensure shipping and delivery data is reflected correctly in Zip / Oracle so Finance and AP have a single source of truth
• Confirm that shipments are ready for receipt and invoicing once they arrive on site
• Act as the single coordination point between Robotics, suppliers, and Accounts Payable for all Robotics hardware invoices
• Ensure invoices are issued by suppliers on time and submitted through the correct channels
• Validate that invoices align to POs, receipts, and contract terms before routing to AP
• Proactively surface and resolve price, quantity, freight, or tax discrepancies by working with suppliers and Robotics Supply Chain
• Partner with AP to prioritize and release payments for time‑sensitive ( high‑impact) shipments
• Provide payment status and confirmation back to suppliers and Robotics stakeholders
• Maintain invoice and payment visibility so hardware flow is never blocked by billing gaps

• Direct Materials / Hardware procurement experience in manufacturing, robotics, hardware, infrastructure, or R&D environments
• Proven experience working with suppliers, freight partners, and internal supply‑chain teams on incoterms, delivery commitments, lead times, customs and cross‑border shipments
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• Strong working knowledge of the PO‑to‑invoice lifecycle, including how contracts, POs, receipts, and invoices connect; how mismatches block payment and shipments; how to coordinate fixes across Finance, AP, and suppliers
• Experience operating in ERP‑based procurement environments (Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
• Ability to operate onsite with Robotics engineers and supply chain, owning day‑to‑day execution and escalations
• High‑judgment, high‑urgency operator who can detect when something will break before it does
• Experience supporting robotics, hardware labs, or manufacturing build environments a liever plus
• Familiarity with Zip, Oracle, Ironclad, or similar procurement systems a plus
• Experience working in high‑velocity, multi‑site delivery environments a plus
• Exposure to customs, import/export, or international logistics contracts (not warehouse execution) a plus

Compensation: $66 - $88 per hour

Mid‑Senior level

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