Job Description

Deine Aufgaben

We are looking for a Technical Buyer (m/f/d)  to manage procurement and logistics for our US operations . You will work closely with both our Global Supply Chain team in Munich to and US-based third party peripheral equipment suppliers to enable on-time, on-budget deployments of our robotics projects. 

This is a 6 month fully remote (in the U.S.)  contract with the potential to convert to a full time hire based on performance.  This role will need to be available from 6am Pacific - 2pm Pacific to interface with Germany. Employees located in the Austin or San Francisco areas have the option to work from one of our offices. 

RobCo is a Munich based robotics-as-a-service provider with US offices in Austin and San Francisco. With over €50 million in funding from renowned VCs such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed, as well as the founders of UiPath, Helsing, Pitch and more, we are ideally positioned to realise our vision - and we need the best talent to make it happen. 

Material Management

• Procurement of goods based on a bill of materials (BOM) from Solutions Engineering

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and implementing mitigation options when issues arise

• Communicate lead times and risks to project schedule to relevant stakeholders

Technical Documentation and Analysis

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications for mechanical and electrical components 

• Understanding of standards such as CE, ISO, UL, RoHS and other quality requirements

Supplier Management

• Rapidly request and process quotes based on a set of criteria from engineers

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers across several industries

• Perform market analysis to identify the set of most optimal suppliers

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and other supplier terms

Logistics

• Manage material shipments from Germany to the US and between US locations

• Proactively manage logistics costs by ensuring ideal pricing and policies in place

• Provide updates to stakeholders on status of shipments 

Data Management

• Maintain PO and invoicing data in ERP/MRP system

• Schedule invoice payments

• Track and centrally store shipping info

Dein Profil

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in supply chain management, logistics, business, STEM, or similar field

• 2-4 years of work experience in a supply chain or purchasing function at an manufacturing-focused company

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and broad management direction

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with technical specifications and electro-mechanical drawings

• Previous experience using an ERP/MRP system (ex. SAP, Ramp, Odoo)

• Ability to work early hours to collaborate with European colleagues and suppliers

Warum wir?

• Be part of a fast-growing robotics scale-up bringing flexible automation to the U.S. market.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping our  North American logistics hub.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge robotics solutions that impact multiple industries.

Über uns

RobCo steht an der Spitze einer Revolution in der Robotik, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, ihre Produktivität zu steigern und sich vom Arbeitskräftemangel zu befreien. Wir suchen Dich, um RobCo zum führenden Robotikunternehmen in Europa und den USA zu machen. Wir haben mehr als 50 Millionen Dollar von den weltbesten Risikokapitalgebern wie Sequoia Capital und Lightspeed sowie den Gründern von UiPath, Helsing, Pitch und weiteren Firmen erhalten, um unsere Mission zu erfüllen.

Bei RobCo erfolgt die Auswahl von Bewerber*innen unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, Alter, Behinderung oder sexueller Orientierung. Alle Entscheidungen im gesamten Rekrutierungsprozess basieren ausschließlich auf den Qualifikationen, Fähigkeiten, Kenntnissen und Erfahrungen der Bewerber*innen sowie den relevanten Geschäftsanforderungen.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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