Buyer at RIVR
RIVR is hiring a Buyer in Shanghai, China. On-site.
About RIVR
RIVR is a Swiss robotics company that builds autonomous legged robots for last-mile delivery. Its robots perform doorstep deliveries, and each delivery generates data used to improve its AI, which combines large-scale reinforcement learning in simulation with real-world self-supervised learning. The company owns the full stack from software to hardware, focusing on reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
Buyer job description
RIVR, 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.
Following 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.
Job Description
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We’re looking for a Buyer role as a member of RIVR'S Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.
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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
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.
