Buyer - Directs (Contract)
humanoidHere at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
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the Role We are seeking a Buyer - Directs for an operational procurement role focused on P2P execution, supplier communication, and tactical sourcing support across Humanoid’s direct material commodity. The role supports the SCM Lead, you will partner with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver in delivering continuity of supply, cost performance, and operational excellence across Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Cables & Harnessing, and Software commodities
What You'll Do Conduct market research to identify cost‑saving opportunities and understand price trends and supply risks. Support sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution. Drive cost, lead‑time, and efficiency improvements with measurable KPIs.
Capture business requirements and translate them into clear commercial packages. Negotiate optimal commercial terms (pricing, payment terms, lead times, Ts & Cs). Conduct price analysis and cost‑breakdown validation to ensure fair and equitable pricing.
Process requisitions and purchase orders in line with procurement policies. Maintain accurate PO and supplier data within SAP and associated systems. Resolve supplier performance issues, discrepancies and understand the escalation process Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Minimize risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required. Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, documentation, and tools. Deliver KPI’s relating to cost, cas