We are seeking a Strategic Buyer – Manufacturing Network one of a client to join the Operations Fulfilment team at our Irvine, CA facility.

Job Description:

The supply chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners. The Strategic Buyer – Networks is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services and related supply chain aspects such as purchase orders, inbound volumes, spend, procurement volumes, forecast and capacity commits, and supplier performance and compliance, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. The Buyer’s focus lies on new and defined suppliers for a range of products procured from outside of the organization.

Responsibilities: \- Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. - Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes to include obsolescence as required to meet customer demands. - Collaborate in Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams. - Accountable for managing the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / “none” process / supplier unknown). - Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix. - Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs. - Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering – ITAR & Other undisclosed programs. - Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery. - Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers. / When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications:

\- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution. - Minimum two (2) year of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or a combination of those functions. - 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. - 2+ years’ experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred. - 2+ years’ experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment. - Experience with Supplier Performance Management.

Ideal Candidate:

• This is a new role. An on-site role to support the plant while reporting within the business network.

• Works cross-functionally with Supply Chain COE buyers outside of the plant.

• Manufacturing procurement environment is a MUST! Do not send any candidates who do not have manufacturing experience.

• Aerospace, automotive, electronic/mechanical parts, or metal procurement experience is preferred, particularly within a large global corporation.