We are hiring a hands-on, proactive and persistent manager to source and manage suppliers for robotics components, tools, machinery and equipment supporting R&D, assembly and manufacturing.
I. Responsibilities
- Identify and contact suppliers; consistently follow up by message, email and phone to obtain quotations, technical specifications and delivery timelines.
- Work with engineers to clarify requirements, confirm specifications and identify alternative sources.
- Compare suppliers and negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
- Track samples, purchase orders, payments and deliveries; resolve delays, shortages and supplier issues through to completion.
- Maintain and update a detailed tracker daily for every item: part number, specifications, quantity, supplier, quotation, communication status, order progress, payment status, expected delivery date, outstanding issues, responsible person and next action.
- Maintain a supplier database with complete quotations, technical documents, correspondence and purchasing records.
- Proactively flag shortages, delays and budget overruns, with proposed solutions.