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Senior Buyer
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 5+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, robotics, technology, aero /defense or automotive
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for an operational procurement role based in our Vancouver office, with a focus on P2P execution, supplier communication, and tactical sourcing support across Humanoid’s direct material commodity. Supporting the Procurement Manager, you will partner with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver in delivering continuity of supply, cost performance, and operational excellence across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Cables & Harnessing, and Software commodities.
What You’ll Do
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for an operational procurement role based in our Vancouver office, with a focus on P2P execution, supplier communication, and tactical sourcing support across Humanoid’s direct material commodity. Supporting the Procurement Manager, you will partner with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver in delivering continuity of supply, cost performance, and operational excellence across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Cables & Harnessing, and Software commodities.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct market research to identify cost‑saving opportunities and understand price trends and supply risks.
- Support sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Drive cost, lead‑time, and efficiency improvements with measurable KPIs.
- Capture business requirements and translate them into clear commercial packages.
- Negotiate optimal commercial terms (pricing, payment terms, lead times, Ts & Cs).
- Conduct price analysis and cost‑breakdown validation to ensure fair and equitable pricing.
- Process requisitions and purchase orders in line with procurement policies.
- Maintain accurate PO and supplier data within SAP and associated systems.
- Resolve supplier performance issues, discrepancies and understand the escalation process
- Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
- Minimize risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, documentation, and tools.
- Deliver KPI’s relating to cost, cash, quality, service and continuity of supply for the commodity proposals.
- Run MRP (SAP) and ensure timely availability of direct goods and services.
- Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management techniques / tools with suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Communications Plans, Risk Management, DnB report, Sanctions list etc.)
- Support Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to meet manufacturing needs.
- Directly support the Procurement Managers in the regional area
- This role supports the Commodity teams in sourcing activities but does not own commodity strategy or supplier selection decisions
- 5+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, robotics, technology, aero /defense or automotive
- Proven experience working within scaling direct procurement functions.
- Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
- CIPS (MCIPS) Level 5 or equivalent; APICS CPIM desirable.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and negotiation frameworks.
- Awareness of export controls (including EAR) relevant to robotics and technology.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and database management.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP highly desirable.
- Good analytical, numerical, and planning capabilities.
- A good understanding of the Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Robotics & AI industry
- Procure-2-Pay and tactical procurement experience (Essential) across the following direct commodities pillars
- Mechanical Systems
- Electronics & Electrical
- Electromechanical Systems
- Cables & Harnessing
- Software & Digital Licensing (P2P support)
- Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
- Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
- Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale.
- Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
- Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Buyer manages P2P execution and tactical sourcing for direct material commodities including mechanical, electronic, and software components. They are responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, optimizing costs, and maintaining supplier performance through KPIs and SAP management.
Requirements
Candidates need 5+ years of direct procurement experience in manufacturing or high-tech industries and a degree in Business, Law, or Engineering. Proficiency in SAP, contract law, and certifications like CIPS or APICS are highly desired.
Skills
- Procure-2-Pay
- Tactical Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- MRP
- SAP
- Cost Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Market Research
- RFx Processes
- Export Controls
- Direct Procurement
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Virtual care
- Employee and family assistance
- Worldwide emergency medical support
- Annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid company holidays
- Stock options
- Free daily catered lunch
- Snacks and drinks
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- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- SAP
- MRP
- CIPS
- MCIPS
- APICS
- CPIM
- EAR
- Export Controls
- Procure-2-Pay
- Direct Procurement
- Robotics
- Mechanical Systems
- Electronics
- Electromechanical Systems
- Cables & Harnessing
- Software Licensing
- RFx
- Supplier Risk Assessment
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Contract Law
- KPIs
- Cost-Breakdown Validation
- Manufacturing
- Aero/Defense
- Automotive