Technical Buyer Wallingford, England
Job description
About Dexory
At Dexory we believe that real time data will revolutionise the logistics industry. We are building the ultimate data insights platform that provides companies with unprecedented, real time access to their operations. Our autonomous data capturing technology and insights generation of capabilities help to measure, track and find goods across warehouses in real time, while building the ultimate digital twin of facilities.
Join us at a very exciting time of growth as we’re significantly ramping up all areas of the business to lead the way in logistics data globally, backed by some of Europe’s best VCs and driven by passion, curiosity and teamwork.
We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture.
About the Role
At Dexory, autonomous robots are a critical part of our product offering. We design and build our robots in house and are building new purpose built spaces for assembly, testing and product demos.
Your role will be to oversee and manage external suppliers and technical purchasing. Sitting within our finance function, you will be working closely with the technical team who manage our production, ensuring all parts are delivered for timely execution., You will assist in keeping up to date documentation for this essentially removing all supply related barriers with regard to production wherever possible. The role will be hybrid; with some travel involved to our London and Wallingford facilities.
Responsibilities:
Be fully involved within the Hardware/Electro-Mechanical team to support product development, introducing new items and suppliers.
From the above, understanding quality, cost and time drivers
Taking over relationships with ongoing suppliers & acquiring new ones.
Keeping an eye for cost reduction & negotiating with suppliers without compromising on execution timescales or product quality
Keeping track of deliveries against timelines
Keeping a proactive eye out for performance of suppliers, risk assessment and other approvals
Ensuring all inventory supplier are up-to-date and controlled
Suggesting & implementing improvements for internal supply/buying processes
Requirements:
Experience purchasing in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Experience of managing and developing clear, value-add relationships with suppliers
Solid technical understanding of mechanical & electronic components, PCBs and different materials used in an R&D setting
Strong communication & negotiation skills
Why join Dexory?
The incredible opportunity to join an early stage company and work towards your future goals
Share options
Attractive employee wellness benefits
Personal development budget
25 holidays per year
Flexible working, hybrid team
Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office
AAP/EEO Statement
Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by 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.
