Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer manages procurement and supply chain activities in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience sourcing physical components or custom parts, particularly in aerospace, automotive, electronics, mechanical, or metal manufacturing, and has experience managing suppliers, purchasing activities, or materials flow. Experience in a large global manufacturing organization is especially relevant. The position is based at the Irvine, California facility and is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday. Candidates must currently live within 50 miles of the facility, subject to the stated exception for military-service members. The schedule is either 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch.
Requirements
- Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a combination of these functions.
- At least two years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing suppliers, purchasing activities, or materials flow in a manufacturing operation.
- Currently reside within 50 miles of the Irvine facility, subject to the stated military-service-member exception.
- Able to work onsite Monday through Friday and follow either the 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, with a one-hour lunch.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- Two or more years of experience with MRP or ERP systems.
- Two or more years of experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Supplier Performance Management.
- Manufacturing procurement experience involving aerospace, automotive, electronic, mechanical, or metal components.
- Experience working for a large global manufacturing organization.
- Experience coordinating suppliers, engineering specifications, material forecasts, and production capacity commitments.
Responsibilities
- Manage suppliers, purchasing activities, or materials flow in a manufacturing operation.
- Coordinate suppliers, engineering specifications, material forecasts, and production capacity commitments.
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Job Type
Full-time
