Skydio
Senior Buyer
$136K
Hayward, California, United States · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain; preferably in aerospace, robotics, or electronics manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
About the job
Manages purchasing and supplier operations to secure materials for Skydio’s drone production, support on-time customer orders, and improve cost, inventory, and supply continuity.
What you'll do
- Manage purchase orders end-to-end, addressing delivery, receipts, discrepancies, invoice approvals, and supplier corrective actions.
- Maintain vendor and component data in ERP systems; improve ERP/MRP accuracy and report procurement and planning metrics.
- Coordinate with internal teams on supply strategies, delivery planning, and continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
- Experience sourcing electronic components, mechanical parts, or aerospace materials.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Nice to have
- Experience in drone, UAV, aerospace, or high-tech hardware industries; familiarity with FAA regulations or aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
- APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent; global sourcing and international logistics knowledge.
Pay
$136,000k - $213,00k* USD annual base salary
Tools
ERP/MRP systems, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, FAA, AS9100, CPIM, CSCP
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