Senior Procurement Specialist
AI Summary
A Senior Procurement Specialist shapes the supply chain foundation for ANYmal D2, building scalable procurement processes, securing global suppliers, and driving cost, quality, and delivery from prototype through production.
About this role
The Opportunity
At ANYbotics, we build autonomous, end-to-end robotic solutions that automate routine industrial inspections in complex and hazardous environments. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal, high-ownership role in shaping the supply chain foundation for our next-generation robotics platform, ANYmal D2.
Operating at the intersection of strategic sourcing and industrialization, you will drive critical procurement activities from early prototype phases straight through to full production ramp-up. You won't just be managing transactional purchase orders—you will build scalable procurement processes from scratch, secure high-performing global supplier networks, and directly influence the cost, quality, and delivery of cutting-edge robotic hardware.
The Market & Our Technology
Industrial facilities present some of the world's most severe operating conditions. Our autonomous quadrupedal platforms navigate multi-story plants, stairs, and hazardous areas—delivering continuous operational insight without human risk. Bringing a next-generation, high-complexity mechatronic product like ANYmal D2 from concept to serial production demands a resilient, agile, and cost-effective supply chain. Sourcing high-precision mechanical parts, advanced electronics, and specialized electromechanical systems requires a strategic procurement leader who thrives in fast-paced hardware environments.
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
