Sr. Buyer
Core
Own strategic and tactical procurement for critical materials and services supporting production of Velo3D's Sapphire metal additive manufacturing systems in a high-mix, low-volume capital equipment environment.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Procurement)
Builds
Sapphire metal additive manufacturing systems
Domain
Capital equipment manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing)
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, commodity sourcing strategy, should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, supply chain risk management, inventory economics, ERP/MRP proficiency, contract administration (LTAs, MSAs, NDAs), supplier performance management, make/buy decision support, export control compliance (ITAR/EAR), mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with precision machined components, electromechanical assemblies, optics/lasers, sheet metal, weldments, and metal powders
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead complex supplier negotiations and administer long-term agreements; develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies including dual-sourcing; perform should-cost and TCO modeling; drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives; serve as escalation point for supplier performance and quality issues; ensure materials availability while optimizing inventory; maintain purchasing data integrity; support make/buy decisions and NPI sourcing; conduct supplier site visits and audits; mentor junior buyers and contribute to supply chain policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
