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Junior · 1+ year exp
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RIVR (formerly Swiss-Mile, legally incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland) is a physical AI and autonomous robotics enterprise spun out of ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab. Founded in 2023 by Marko Bjelonic, Lorenz Wellhausen, Giorgio Valsecchi, and Alexander Reske, the venture raised over $26 million from high-profile backers including Bezos Expeditions and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, before being acquired by Amazon in March 2026.

Job Description

  • We’re looking for a Buyer role as a member of RIVR'S Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

  • In this role, you will be independently responsible for the purchasing activity of : 1) RIVR Robot's new project prototyping parts, manufacturing process including CNC, 3D-printing, vacuum casting, sheet metal bending, spot-buy offshelf parts. 2) Manufacturing equipment, tools. 3) Order documentations and Internal ERP system maintenance.

What you’ll be doing

  • You need to effectively communicate with the engineering team in China (mainly) as well as in RIVR-HQ to understand parts’ technical requirements.
  • Identify the supplier pool of parts, establish contact with potential suppliers and arrange technical review for the technical team.

  • Proceed with quotations for mass production and cost negotiation. Maintain proper documentation.

  • Lead contract negotiation with suppliers and release PO according to the production plan.

  • Closely track suppliers' part delivery status ( on time, on quality)

  • Maintain supplier relationships and continuously gain industrial insight from suppliers and feed into the engineering backlog.

  • Monitor and identify the supply chain markets’ risk for instance the shortage and price surge of certain raw materials; Propose mitigation plan accordingly.

  • Support the ERP system implementation.

  • Maintain and identify the improvements needed on the supply chain management process, standards, document templates and workflows.

What you must have

  • Bachelor or above degree in Engineering or Business management.

  • At least 1 years of experience in volume production projects in e-bike, consumer electronics, automotive and industrial robotics.

  • Understanding of the Classic purchasing process.

  • At least 1 complete independent project experience bringing a product from concept phase to volume production phase.

  • Proactive spirit, willing to take on tasks that’s challenging and complicated. A strong will to take lead in seemingly chaotic and challenging projects.

  • Good English skills.

Get some bonus points

  • Startup company working experience, especially in the early stage.

  • Ability to read technical drawings.

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