# Senior Buyer – Manufacturing & Supply at Atoms

> United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acssmerge%3A8900846002 (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Atoms](https://alderhq.app/companies/atoms)
- Location text: Pittsburgh, PA; U.S.
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Pittsburgh, PA; U.S.")
- Posted: 2026-10-19 (19 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cssmerge/jobs/8900846002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Pittsburgh, n 9): p25 $146k, median $169k, p75 $174k

## Description (the employer's text)

Who we are

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

### About the role

The Senior Buyer – Manufacturing will own the day-to-day purchasing activities required to support Lab37's growing production operations. This individual will ensure materials are ordered when needed, suppliers are actively managed, and changes or risks are mitigated or escalated quickly.

The Senior Buyer will purchase a broad range of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components used in complex robotic systems while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Program Management.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with significant ownership. The ideal candidate can move comfortably between tactical purchasing execution and strategic supplier management while operating with urgency in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.

### What you’ll do

- Own purchasing execution for production operations, including RFQs, purchase order placement, supplier acknowledgments, delivery management, expedites, changes, and discrepancy resolution.
- Develop and continuously improve purchasing processes, supplier-management practices, reporting, and operational tools as Lab37 scales.
- Purchase a broad range of mechanical and electrical components, including machined and fabricated parts, sheet metal, motors, sensors, electronics, PCBAs, cables, connectors, hardware, and other production materials.
- Translate BOM demand, inventory levels, lead times, and production schedules into timely purchasing actions.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost, lead time, and capacity.
- Proactively identify material shortages, long-lead components, supplier constraints, and other supply risks; communicate impacts and drive recovery plans before they affect production.
- Partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inventory to align purchasing priorities with production requirements and resolve material-related issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system, including purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.
- Support qualification and development of new suppliers as production requirements evolve.
### What we are looking for

- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing, robotics, hardware, industrial automation, or similarly complex environment.
- Experience purchasing both mechanical and electrical/electronic components in a BOM-driven production environment.
- Strong understanding of the complete purchasing lifecycle from RFQ and supplier selection through purchase order, delivery, receipt, and issue resolution. ● Ability to read and understand BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical purchasing documentation.
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills, with the ability to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining productive partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage numerous suppliers, purchase orders, projects, and internal stakeholders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and follow-through. ● Strong prioritization skills and the ability to work with urgency, quickly adjusting priorities as production schedules, engineering requirements, and supplier conditions change. ● Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong proficiency with spreadsheets and operational data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate supplier status, material risks, priorities, and recovery plans across the organization. ● High ownership mentality, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where products, processes, and priorities continue to evolve.

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