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Berkshire Grey · 2 days ago

Senior Buyer/Planner

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $136K/yr

7+ years exp

Berkshire Grey is a pioneer in transformative, AI-enabled robotic solutions for online order fulfillment and store replenishment. The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing key commodities, focusing on cost optimization and supplier performance while collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationRoboticsSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, cost targets, and risk management plans

Analyze market trends, indices, and forecasts to anticipate price movements and supply risks

Lead supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, and contract negotiations for assigned commodity categories

Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements to mitigate commodity volatility

Drive year-over-year cost savings, support value engineering initiatives, and total cost of ownership improvements

Collaborate with finance on budgeting, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and distributors

Monitor supplier performance related to cost, delivery, quality, and service

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependencies

Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments to support production and demand plans

Partner with engineering, operations, and quality on material specifications, new product introductions, and supplier qualification

Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers or procurement analysts as needed

Qualification

Procurement experienceStrategic sourcingNegotiation skillsERP/MRP systemsAdvanced ExcelSupplier relationship managementRisk managementCross-functional collaboration