Locus Robotics · 1 day ago
Senior Buyer
Wilmington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLocus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput. As a Senior Buyer, you will lead production procurement to ensure a reliable, cost-effective flow of materials that keeps manufacturing operations running seamlessly while strengthening supplier partnerships and driving efficiencies.
E-CommerceIndustrial AutomationLogisticsRoboticsWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Execute and manage procurement activities to ensure continuous material availability to meet production schedules across multiple product lines
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, driving accountability for quality, delivery, and cost performance through regular reviews and corrective-action follow-up
Manage the Return-to-Vendor (RTV) process, coordinating with Quality, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure timely disposition, replacement, and credit resolution for nonconforming materials
Analyze spend data, negotiate pricing, and identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time improvement, supply base consolidation, and execute standard cost roll up
Collaborate with the Sourcing team to identify and qualify new suppliers, support dual-sourcing strategies, and transition suppliers from NPI to production
Monitor open orders and expedite as needed to support production continuity; proactively address shortages and communicate risk to stakeholders
Maintain accurate purchase order data in the ERP system, including pricing, delivery dates, and supplier information; support planning accuracy through data integrity
Partner closely with Planning, Production, and Engineering to ensure alignment on priorities, schedule changes, and engineering updates impacting supply
Collaborate with engineering and documentation control to review and approve Engineering Change Orders as well as ensuring material is ordered to support implementation
Balance inventory levels to achieve cost and service goals while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Support Lean and operational excellence initiatives within the Supply Chain organization to enhance efficiency and supplier reliability
Provide data analysis and reporting on supplier performance, material availability, and key procurement KPIs to drive strategic decisions
Create non-inventory purchase orders from purchase requisitions to support business requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or materials management in a manufacturing environment, preferably in robotics, automation, or electronics industries
Proven experience managing suppliers including Contract Manufacturers, for key commodities such as electro-mechanical assemblies, PCBAs, motors, sheet-metal, plastics, castings, and machined components
Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a focus on total cost of ownership
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and engineering drawings
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional logic, macros) and ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
Company
Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is a warehouse robotics company that manufactures autonomous mobile robots to support e-commerce.
201-500 employees
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2025 (4)
2023 (7)
2022 (9)
2021 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$416MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementZebra VenturesScale Venture Partners
2022-11-29Series F· $117M
2021-09-14Series E· $50M
2021-02-17Series E· $150M
Leadership Team
Rick Faulk
CEO
Sean Johnson
CTO
Recent News
2025-10-22
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