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Buyer II
Agility Robotics INC · 🇺🇸 Onsite- Salem, OR
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 41 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Agility Robotics INC
The US Department of Labor certified 41 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. About the Role As a Buyer II, you will independently manage procurement execution across assigned suppliers and commodities while ensuring material availability to support engineering builds and production. You will serve as the primary point of contact for supplier execution activities and proactively manage delivery performance, shortages, and supply continuity. This role will primarily support electronics commodities including custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, and related electronic assemblies. You will work closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure procurement activities are executed effectively and supplier commitments align with business needs. This role requires strong procurement execution skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to independently manage procurement priorities and supplier performance in a fast-paced hardware environment. About the Work • Manage all purchase order activity for assigned suppliers, including creation, revisions, confirmations, and delivery management. • Own supplier communications related to delivery schedules, shortages, push-in/push-out requests, engineering changes, and recovery plans. • Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify supply risks before they impact engineering builds or production schedules. • Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy including pricing, lead times, supplier records, order status, sourcing information, and procurement parameters. • Support request for quotation (RFQ) activities and supplier quote analysis to assist Global Supply Managers (GSMs) with sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives. • Drive tactical cost savings through supplier engagement, quote comparisons, pricing analysis, and identification of commercial opportunities. • Coordinate material readiness for prototype, engineering validation, and production builds. • Partner with Planning and Manufacturing teams to resolve shortages and material availability issues. • Track long-lead materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and schedule alignment. • Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure suppliers meet procurement process requirements. • Resolve invoice discrepancies, shipment issues, receiving concerns, and supplier-related execution challenges. • Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams regarding supplier commitments, shortages, material availability, and delivery risks. • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through proactive procurement planning and supplier coordination. About You • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience. • 4+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments. • Experience purchasing custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, or other electronic components and assemblies strongly preferred. • Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers preferred. • Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, and material planning processes. • Experience supporting prototype, NPI, and production build activities. • Strong command of ERP/MRP systems