Skydio
Senior Buyer
$136K–$213K
Hayward, California, United States · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years 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 procurement and purchase orders for drone products and future hardware, ensuring materials are available on time and cost while improving supply continuity, ERP/MRP accuracy, and cost performance.
What you'll do
- Manage purchase orders end-to-end, mitigate supply risks, and coordinate delivery, receipts, invoice approvals, and supplier corrective actions.
- Maintain vendor and component data in ERP systems and improve ERP accuracy and MRP capabilities.
- Analyze procurement and planning metrics, collaborate on supply chain strategies, and support cost, quality, delivery, and inventory improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles and procurement best practices.
- 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 such as AS9100.
- APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent; knowledge of global sourcing and international logistics.
Pay
$136,000 - $213,000 USD annual base salary
Tools
ERP, MRP, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, FAA, AS9100
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