Sr. Buyer, Avionics, Strategic Sourcing

Castelion Corporation•Torrance, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Buyer in our Strategic Sourcing Team focused on Avionics and electronics, you will be integral in working with the cross-functional groups defining, designing, building, and testing Castelion avionics and electronics subsystems. This role requires an established supply chain professional with breadth to engage new suppliers and program sourcing strategies to align with short term development schedules and long term sourcing focus for low cost, sustainable supply chain plans. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven leaders who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to lay the groundwork for a team to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
4+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project
4+ years of experience working in Avionics, PCBs/PCBAs, Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical components (EEE), Instrumentation, or Radio Frequency (RF) Supply Chain organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP or ERP systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders, and the total ownership of the data within them.
Comprehensive mechanical and electrical domain knowledge, including experience sourcing machined parts, active/passive EEE components, PCBs, and PCBAs. Demonstrated understanding of component suppliers, manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles.
Innovative problem-solving approach using critical thinking, including utilization of learnings from an American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications and data analysis using Excel, SQL, or an advanced analytics software.
Crafting Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and Buffer Stock / VMI (Vendor-Managed Inventory) agreements.
Engaging early with Hardware Design Engineers during NPI (New Product Introduction) to select alternate parts and second sources before design freeze.
Active US Government security clearance or the ability to get one.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of production strategies by working with the strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure reliable supply for upcoming product development and production.
Assist in evaluating and selecting supply plans based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to maintain a robust supply base capable of Castelion's rapid development and production.
Track and report on supply plans based on a master schedule set in a Material Requirements Planning engine.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance service levels while addressing risks and compliance requirements.
Participate in contract negotiations, including pricing, technical requirements, and compliance terms.
Facilitate design for manufacturability reviews with input from supplier quality and engineering teams.
Forecast spend, supply, and infrastructure requirements through close collaboration with business stakeholders and operations plans.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address and resolve issues with rejected materials, aiming to prevent future quality problems.
Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on critical supply issues and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, with expected travel between Torrance, CA and Allen, TX.
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations.

Benefits

Meaningful long-term equity
Four (4) weeks of paid time off
Ten (10) company-paid holidays
Comprehensive health benefits - including 100% employee-covered medical and strong dependent coverage, along with dental and vision plans.
Paid parental leave
$100 monthly fitness stipend
Onsite EV charging
Catered meals
Company-covered food during high-demand periods
Fully stocked kitchen