Senior Supply Chain Procurement Buyer

CHAOS Industries • Hawthorne, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Procurement Planner will lead the development and execution of procurement and material planning activities to support radar defense programs and upcoming government-defined contracts. This role is ideal for a hands-on supply chain professional who has worked within FAR/DFARS-regulated environments and is comfortable establishing compliant processes in a startup setting. This position will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and compliance readiness as the company transitions from commercial development to government contracting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 - 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or material planning experience in an aerospace and/or defense industry
• Demonstrated experience working with government-defined contracts and FAR/DFARS/ITAR cybersecurity (CMMC), AS9100 standards, proactively mitigating compliance risk requirements
• Experience managing long lead-time, high-complexity radar defense components
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification and contract flow-downs
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting early-stage organizations
• Familiarity with ITAR and export-controlled environments
• Experience supporting proposal development (RFPs, RFQs, cost estimates)
• CPSM, CPIM, or similar supply chain certification

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Material Planning Develop and execute procurement and material planning strategies aligned with product development, production schedules, and future government program requirements
• Manage long lead-time components, prototype-to-production transitions, and evolving bills of material
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery commitments
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and leadership teams
• Government Contract Readiness & Compliance Establish procurement processes compliant with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and contract flow-down requirements
• Support preparation for government audits, reviews, and compliance assessments
• Assist leadership with supply chain inputs for proposals, bids, and contract negotiations
• Develop documentation, policies, and controls required for government-defined contracts
• Supplier Development & Management Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting radar defense and government program requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms within startup constraints and delegated authority
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed
• Develop alternate sourcing and risk mitigation strategies
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Management Analyze material costs and identify cost control and cost-reduction opportunities
• Balance schedule, cost, and quality in a fast-paced development environment
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
• Support make/buy decisions and scalability planning
• Systems & Process Development Implement and improve procurement and planning processes as the company scales
• Support ERP/MRP system implementation, configuration, and data integrity
• Develop tracking and reporting tools for management visibility
• Establish key supply chain metrics and performance indicators

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level