Buyer - Direct Materials (Robotics)

Location: USA Remote & Travel; up to 10% travel may be required, including driving and/or flying to client locations and company headquarters.

Salary: $69,000.00–$101,200.00 base pay annually; compensation may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops an AI-powered robotic and software platform for high-density warehouse automation and supply chain optimization.

What you will do

• Manage purchase orders, order acknowledgements, supplier delivery commitments, and daily communications with assigned suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Monitor on-time delivery, lead times, shortages, material availability, and escalations to support uninterrupted production.
• Analyze demand forecasts, inventory, and supplier capacity; expedite critical components and resolve material shortages.
• Track pricing, quotations, and cost changes while supporting negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering changes, new part introductions, and product transitions with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing.
• Report supplier quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics; maintain supplier data in ERP systems and support RFQs, benchmarking, and sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with contract manufacturers, EMS providers, or industrial hardware suppliers.
• Knowledge of mechanical components, electronics, motors, batteries, cable assemblies, or custom fabricated components.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems, plus strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters are required for applicable travel.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote role with up to 10% business travel.
• Business travel expenses are reimbursed under program guidelines; a personal credit card may be required during onboarding until a corporate card is issued.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and/or other benefits.
• Inclusive environment emphasizing innovation, collaboration, diverse perspectives, and equal employment opportunity.