Senior Procurement Specialist
ANYboticsIndustrial Inspection company
On-site
Bessemer Venture Partners
Qualcomm Ventures
Supernova Invest
NGP Capital
Swisscom Ventures
Walden Catalyst
About the role
- •ANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries.
- •Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 200 people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.
- •Your Impact Establish and execute the end-to-end procurement strategy for the new ANYmal D2 project across both prototype and production phases Secure critical suppliers and manage complex global sourcing networks across Europe and Asia Lead high-stakes RFQs, contract negotiations, and cost-optimization initiatives to meet ambitious target costs and timelines Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate single-source and supply chain risks for high-criticality components Drive supplier qualification, capacity planning, and onboarding in close alignment with industrialization roadmaps Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless NPI transition Your Profile 10+ years of hands-on experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management within a complex industrial or hardware environment (robotics, automotive, aerospace, electronics, or industrial automation) Proven track record of managing procurement activities throughout the entire product lifecycle—from early-stage NPI prototypes to serial production ramp-up Deep expertise in sourcing custom mechanical, electrical, and complex electromechanical components Strong mastery of strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier agreements, and long-term commercial terms Demonstrated ability to build supplier networks and procurement processes from the ground up in fast-growing or dynamic hardware organizations Experience working effectively with international supplier bases, particularly across Europe and Asia Collaborative approach with strong experience influencing and partnering with cross-functional Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams Business fluency in English Bonus Points Deep domain knowledge in sourcing specialized robotic hardware such as electronics, PCBAs, high-density batteries, motors, or drives Fluency in German for local supplier communication Background in low-to-medium volume, high-complexity hardware manufacturing environments