Buyer

Ontic; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the aerospace and defence industries, is hiring a Buyer at its Chatsworth, CA site. The Buyer executes procurement activities to support production in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with Planning, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to align on demand and delivery.

Key duties include issuing RFQs, supplier selection, PO creation, cost/price analysis, and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related regulations.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform cost and price analysis for procurements (competitive & non-competitive).
• Excellent communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with supplier replenishment programs and inventory management strategies.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability; capable of managing multiple high-priority issues.

Responsibilities

• Send RFQs to suppliers for pricing, delivery and inventory position.
• Selects and awards direct or indirect material purchase orders; negotiates long-term pricing agreements.
• Performs cost/price analyses for procurements.
• Assist in managing supplier schedules at PO creation to align with production needs.
• Negotiate and institute long-term pricing agreements as appropriate.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and support mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and expedite material.
• Support compliance with processes, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assist Delivery Assurance with recovery plans for late or at-risk materials.
• Resolve invoice issues and coordinate rework/returns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of supplier performance.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Urgency & accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for Cost Analysis II to join our Estimating/Cost Analysis team. This role will be based at our Chatsworth, CA office.Ontic is a more than just a business, we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.**The Role:**Our team is looking a **Buyer** to join our team at Chatsworth, CA location. The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities to support production and business requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role manages the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, purchase order placement, and order management to ensure timely delivery of materials. The Buyer collaborates with internal stakeholders such as Planning, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to align on demand requirements, resolve material issues, and mitigate supply chain risks. This position also monitors supplier performance, supports cost and lead time improvements, and ensures compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements.**Key Responsibilities:*** Send request for quotes to suppliers for pricing, delivery and inventory position.* Selects and awards direct or indirect material purchase orders for assigned products; negotiates and institutes long-term pricing agreements as appropriate.* Performs cost/price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements; responsible for obtaining favorable price variances.* Assist in managing supplier schedules at PO creation to ensure alignment with production needs and delivery commitments.* Negotiates and institutes long-term pricing agreements as appropriate.* Identify potential supply chain risks and support mitigation actions to minimize disruptions to material flow.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Planning and various Value Streams to help prioritize and expedite critical materials.* Support compliance with applicable processes, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards where applicable.* Assist Delivery Assurance, when necessary, with coordination of recovery plans for late or at-risk materials to support on-time production.* Resolves invoice issues, implements engineering changes, and coordinates rework and return purchase orders.* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on supplier performance, supply continuity, and material planning processes.* Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, and status updates.* Perform other duties as required.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.* Strong understanding of nondisclosure requirements and the handling of proprietary and sensitive information.* Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other applicable regulatory requirements.* Demonstrated ability to perform cost and price analysis for both competitive and non-competitive procurement activities.* Strong knowledge or familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and related regulations.* Strong knowledge of material planning concepts, including lot sizing, production scheduling, and supply/demand alignment.* Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Visual, SAP, Oracle, etc.).* Excellent communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.* Familiarity with supplier replenishment programs and inventory management strategies.* Strong sense of urgency and accountability; comfortable managing multiple high-priority issues simultaneously.**Benefits**At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.Our benefits package highlights include:* Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays* 10 hours paid volunteering time* Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Discounts and offers from a range of retailers**Best place to work**We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognized internally and externally for being so:* We were ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback* 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at OnticNo day is the same at Ontic; we have doubled in size over the last couple of years and are still in rapid growth. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create the opportunity, fostering an environment of autonomy where we ask for forgiveness, not permission.**Our values**Our values are intrinsic to everything we do:* We share **a common sense** - we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision.* We have the **freedom to choose** - we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo.* We **create the opportunity** - we’re change-makers with a clear direction and can-do spirit.#LI-Onsite*EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran***Compensation Pay Range**$80,000-$100,000*Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy.**Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.*