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$100k–$120k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Healthcare coverage, 401(k) employer contributions, Bonus program, Equity program
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Buyer manages end-to-end procurement for critical commodities, including developing sourcing strategies and leading complex supplier negotiations. They also drive cost-reduction initiatives and ensure material availability for production while maintaining data integrity in the ERP system.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5-8+ years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong background in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and analytical skills for cost modeling are essential for this role.
Full job description
Position Overview:
The Senior Buyer owns strategic and tactical procurement activities for critical materials, contract manufacturing partners, and services. This role goes beyond PO execution to include supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, contract management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
\nResponsibilities
Own end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiations, and execution
Lead complex supplier negotiations focused on cost, lead time, quality, and risk reduction
Lead contract and commercial negotiations, including NDAs, GTCs, SOWs, and Production Supply Agreements
Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Operations
Serve as escalation point for supplier performance, delivery issues, and quality concerns
Manage CM relationships through regular operational reviews, including weekly build-readiness and capacity meetings with supplier leadership
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards; lead corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
Ensure materials availability to support production plans while optimizing inventory investment
Analyze supplier cost breakdowns, execute RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and manage price book updates and PPV reporting
Maintain and improve purchasing data integrity in ERP/MRP systems (pricing, lead times, MOQ)
Support make/buy decisions and new product introduction (NPI) sourcing activities
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to manage ECOs, monitor build readiness, and resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies
Mentor junior buyers or planners as needed in a small-team environment
Contribute to supply chain policies, controls, and process improvements
Qualifications
Required:
5–8+ years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing
Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing strategic suppliers
Strong understanding of supply chain risk, inventory economics, and cost structures
Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel (analysis, scenario modeling)
Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions with incomplete information
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience in high-mix, low-volume or regulated manufacturing environments
APICS, CPSM, or equivalent certification
Experience supporting NPI or rapid-scale production
What Success Looks Like
Stable supply of critical materials with reduced expediting
Measurable cost savings and improved supplier performance
Strong supplier partnerships aligned to company growth
Proactive identification and mitigation of supply risks
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$90,000 - $120,000 a year
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About the Company:
Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.
With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.
Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $100,000 and $120,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.
Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Fully Integrated Metal AM Solution | U.S. Designed & Assembled | FastCompany's Most Innovative 2023
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Fremont, California
LinkedIn followers
51,193
Total funding
$418M
Velo3D provides a fully integrated metal 3D printing solution for mission-critical parts used for space exploration, to enhance critical defense systems, to boost transportation efficiency, and to produce cleaner energy. Our advanced solution helps innovators build and scale the complex parts they need without compromising design or quality.
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Offices: 2710 Lakeview Ct, Fremont, California 94538, US
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