Buyer (Spares & RSPL)

What we do   

Our global Sourcing, Procurement and third-party Supplier team develops innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements and helps support supplier relationship management, commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.  

What you’ll do   

Supporting Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL)   

• Source and Purchase Spares & RSPL components across the Symbotic system; partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure we are procuring against accurate demand, most-up-to-date parts, and delivering value for our stakeholders.  

• Develop close relationships with key suppliers within your category; driving cost savings initiatives and high case fill rate within our product catalogue.   

• Partner with Planning to ensure our Procurement strategy is in line with our Planning needs  

• Analyze data for cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier selection, with a focus on cost initiatives.  

• Utilize SAP and planning tools to analyze inventory, order patterns, and sales data for strategic purchasing decisions.  

• Identify and mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance.  

• Report on material status, including expedited and late orders, and address material shortages and problem parts.  

• Maintain accurate purchase item data and planning parameters for MPS/MRP processes.  

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve purchasing issues related to quality, scheduling, and pricing disputes.  

• Identify supply risks and take corrective actions or escalate with recommended resolutions.  

• Work cross-functionally to ensure internal and external service levels are met.  

• Optimize total cost of ownership and on-time delivery through planning and control of automation-related activities.  

• Lead bid package development, manage RFQ processes, and analysis.   

• Perform additional duties as assigned.  

What you’ll need   

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.   

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement.   

• Minimum 3 years of detailed experience with MRP systems, SAPpreferred for PR/PO generation.  

• Experience in like commodities: Conveyors, Lifts, Robotics, Automation Controls, Material Handling Systems and knowledge of the related supply base.   

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.  

Our Environment  

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.   

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.