Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip‑scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high‑resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price.

Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure applications (among many others). If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

The Ouster Buyer will assist in all areas of purchasing. The Buyer will ensure that all requisitions and purchase orders are placed in accordance with the Ouster Procurement Policy and Ouster’s defined ISO and SOX procedures. For this role to be successful, it is required that this individual is onsite in Ouster’s San Francisco office to perform the duties associated with the role and work closely with the Accounting department on all purchasing‑related reconciliation.

Additionally, the Buyer will report to the Purchasing Manager to ensure that all requirements are met and successfully executed in a timely manner.

This role will be a onsite role in San Francisco, CA.

• Responsible for purchasing services, materials, equipment and supplies from vendors
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments and maintains close coordination with manufacturing and engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Assure delivery of purchases in a timely manner through follow‑up on all purchase orders, expediting delivery when necessary, and investigating any delays or problems related to a purchase order
• Communicate and maintain PO schedules and schedule changes with suppliers (and enter changes and updates to the promised due dates of material in Net Suite based on supplier feedback)
• Assist production on material flow issues (i.e. ECN changes, shortages, material transfers, shipment upgrades to meet production schedules) as required
• Assist Engineering with submission of requisitions on an as‑needed basis
• Assist Finance on resolving invoice discrepancies related to PO receipts
• Create Inter‑Company Drop‑Ship POs
• Communicate upcoming supplier COD, CIA and Prepay shipments to Finance for action
• Develop and maintain good vendor relations
• Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries
• Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise
• Complete assigned reports and special projects
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Strive to achieve corporate and departmental objectives
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent, preferred
• 1 year working in a procurement capacity, or manufacturing work environment preferred
• Experience in Net Suite or other ERP systems
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office with strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, capable of influencing key stakeholders, collecting critical inputs and facilitating collective solutions
• Proven ability to work independently, handle changing priorities and short time constraints
• Experienced professional decision‑making, analytical, critical thinking and negotiating skills
• Able to communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments when required
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve
• Must maintain company confidentiality

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($75,000 - $95,000)

We acknowledge the confidence gap  do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender‑identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.