Strategic Buyer - Network

Veracity Ventures Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Buyer – Network is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services, supplier coordination, material forecasting, capacity planning, and supplier performance management. The role focuses on non-standard, non-repeat purchasing, including specialized programs and products sourced from external suppliers.

The buyer coordinates with Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to manage procurement requirements, production transitions, material availability, and supplier compliance. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization, and experience managing manufacturing supply chain activities.

The position is fully onsite in Los Angeles, California. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control regulations and reside within a 50-mile radius of Los Angeles, except active-duty military service members, who are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a combination of these functions; an associate degree from an accredited institution plus 3 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; or a high school diploma/GED from an accredited institution plus 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control regulations: a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee, or qualifying asylee.
• Be able to work fully onsite in Los Angeles, California.
• Reside within a 50-mile radius of Los Angeles, unless exempt as an active-duty military service member.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Work effectively in a matrix organization and drive results through collaboration.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Influence stakeholders through relationship-building and process discipline.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related applications.
• Have supplier coordination, procurement planning, and material forecasting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• At least 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience using SAP MRP/ERP systems.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement of custom products and services, including non-standard, non-repeat purchases.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, including Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• Forecast material needs and support capacity planning.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance.
• Coordinate procurement requirements, production transitions, and material availability.
• Present results and recommendations to senior-level executives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed