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Agility Robotics· Operations
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Salem, OR$81k - $105kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Procurement professional responsible for end-to-end purchasing and supplier management to ensure material availability for engineering builds and production, with a focus on electronics components and assemblies in a fast-paced hardware environment.

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 engineering builds or production 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 Global Supply Managers with sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
  • 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 teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues.
  • Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment.
  • Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges.
  • Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments.
  • Experience purchasing PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies preferred.
  • Experience with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers preferred.
  • Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes.
  • Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities.
  • 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.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • High sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:Purchase order managementSupplier relationship managementERP/MRP systemsRFQ and cost analysisSupply risk management

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with 6% company match
  • Company stock options
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
  • Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO (Exempt) / 10 vacation days plus paid sick leave and 12 company holidays (Non-Exempt)
  • Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations
  • Generous paid parental leave programs
  • Culture supporting flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Agility Robotics

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