Senior Buyer

Hayward · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

As a Buyer at Skydio, you will bring your supply chain and materials management knowledge and skills to enable our growth by driving dynamic Purchase Order management for our drones and docks, and visionary future products in a highly regulated environment.
Your impact will be felt throughout the organization when customer orders are shipped on time and valuation of the company increases.

Maintain vendor and component information in ERP systems, including Standard Cost, Lead Time, MOQ, Logistics Lead Time, Payment Terms, etc.
Manage Purchase Orders end-to-end to support customer orders and company revenue targets, including PO release, delivery commit, receipts and discrepancies, invoice approval and supplier corrective actions as needed.
Improve ERP system accuracy and expand capabilities to build a world class MRP for in house manufacturing.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on implementing supply chain strategies and provide key delivery data for Clear-to-Build report.
Analyze procurement data and report on metrics including on-time delivery, PO status, vendor performance etc.
Support the development of key planning metrics and reports including Safety Stock Analysis, Inventory Health, Order Policies, and Cash Flow.
Participate in cross functional teams and support continuous improvement initiatives for cost, quality, delivery, and inventory management.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (preferably in aerospace, robotics, or electronics manufacturing).
Strong understanding of supply chain principles and procurement best practices.
Experience sourcing electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors), mechanical parts, or aerospace materials.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.