ppAbout RIVR, part of Amazon /p pRIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale. /p pFollowing our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery. /p h3Job Description /h3 pAs the Procurement Engineer at RIVR, you will be the dedicated technical-business bridge in our Zürich office, designed to take the "negotiation load" off our core engineering team. /p pWe need a professional who can independently manage the procurement of complex robot components - from PCBs to custom mechanical assemblies - handling six-figure capital expenditures for mission-critical robotics infrastructure. /p pIn this role, you will operate as a significant and autonomous contributor. You will solve difficult procurement challenges by applying technical best practices and materials knowledge. You will take ownership of vendor timelines and price negotiations that were previously handled by engineers, ensuring our designers can stay focused on innovation while you ensure our hardware arrives on time, on quality, and on budget. /p h3What You’ll Be Doing /h3 ul liAct as the primary point of contact for technical suppliers, managing all communications regarding pricing, quality issues, lead times, and contract terms. /li liIndependently manage the purchasing for robot-specific commodities: PCBs, custom cables, metallic and non-metallic components. /li liLead the evolution of our material tracking from manual spreadsheets into professionalized workflows, preparing the organization for future ERP implementation. /li liPartner with the CTO in Zürich and the Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai to ensure engineering requirements are perfectly translated into production plans. /li liProactively identify supply chain risks, such as raw material shortages or price surges, and develop decisive mitigation strategies. /li liAssist engineers in making the right "make vs. buy" decisions and provide detailed cost-justification studies for high-value orders. /li liSupport the transition of hardware from the concept/prototype phase into volume production by managing initial vendor technical reviews. /li liEnsure all procured parts meet RIVR’s high standards for durability, performance, and safety requirements. /li liCommunicate findings and constructively propose ideas or corrections to hardware specifications to non-technical partners. /li liOptimize best practices for validation and test processes related to incoming hardware. /li liTrack supplier part delivery status to ensure quality and timeliness. /li liMaintain supplier relationships and continuously feed industrial insights back into the engineering backlog. /li liCooperate with suppliers from Europe, China and the USA. /li /ul h3What You Must Have /h3 ul liProven experience in technical procurement, buying, or supply chain management in a hardware-centric industry. /li liProven track record of managing and negotiating substantial purchase orders and vendor contracts. /li liAbility to understand technical drawings and engineering specifications for mechanical and electrical components. /li liAbility to take lead in an environment where processes are still evolving; a strong "bias for action" and clarity. /li liAbility to make the right hardware design trade-offs (e.g., make vs. buy, OEM vs. ODM). /li liExceptional verbal and written English; ability to harmonize views between international teams. /li /ul h3Bonus Points /h3 ul liSkills in bottom-up cost analysis and should-cost modeling for custom-machined or injection-molded parts. /li liExperience in an early-stage startup or a high-pressure "overdrive" environment. /li liAbility to use prototyping or schematic capture software (e.g., CAD, MATLAB). /li liExperience with ERP systems or supporting a first-time ERP implementation. /li liExperience with suppliers from all over the world. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Procurement Engineer Arbeitgeber: Rival
RIVR, ein Teil von Amazon, bietet eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, die auf Innovation und Zusammenarbeit setzt. Als Senior Program Manager haben Sie die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden globalen Projekten zu arbeiten und Ihre Karriere durch umfangreiche Weiterbildungsangebote und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten voranzutreiben. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Vielfalt und Inklusion, während die Lage in einem internationalen Umfeld Ihnen Zugang zu einem breiten Netzwerk von Fachleuten und Ressourcen bietet.
