Buyer

Strativ Group; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Expeditor / Open PO Specialist in Hawthorne, CA, to own open purchase orders and ensure critical materials arrive as planned.

You will be the link between procurement and manufacturing, chasing late POs, resolving bottlenecks, and keeping the high-tech production floor moving with real-time ERP updates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on supply chain experience in procurement or manufacturing.
• Proactive communication directly contacting vendors to resolve delays.
• ERP/MRP knowledge with SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint or similar.
• Strong organizational skills with persistence to keep parts on the dock.
• Understanding of Aerospace/Defense ITAR workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Active PO management: Track, review, and manage open PO reports to identify past-due or at-risk deliveries before they impact manufacturing.
• Supplier chasing & communication: Maintain direct, high-touch communication with suppliers to uncover root causes of delay and negotiate firm, accelerated delivery dates.
• ERP maintenance: Keep promise dates, delivery statuses, and vendor notes updated in real-time within the ERP system to provide full visibility to internal planning and production teams
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Buyers, Production Control, and Receiving to align vendor delivery schedules with manufacturing priorities

Skills

Supply chain experience

Proactive communication

ERP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

ITAR awareness

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Duration: Estimated Initial 6 months with potential to convert to direct hire

Start date: ASAP - Onsite interviews happening this week with start dates as soon as this coming Monday (08/17/2026)

Citizenship requirements: US Citizens only

The Opportunity

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing aerospace & defense technology company who are building next generation distributed sensing and networked radar platforms, specifically engineered to detect threats like unmanned aerial systems (Drones) faster than traditional systems.

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Supply Chain Expeditor / Open PO Specialist to take ownership of open purchase orders and ensure critical materials arrive on schedule. In this role, you won't be stuck doing passive administrative work. You will serve as the crucial link between procurement and the factory floor - chasing late POs, solving supplier bottlenecks, and keeping our high-tech manufacturing facility moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Active PO Management: Track, review, and manage open Purchase Order (PO) reports to identify past-due or at-risk deliveries before they impact manufacturing.
• Supplier Chasing & Communication: Maintain direct, high-touch communication with suppliers to uncover root causes of delay and negotiate firm, accelerated delivery dates.
• ERP Maintenance: Keep promise dates, delivery statuses, and vendor notes updated in real-time within the ERP system to provide full visibility to internal planning and production teams
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Buyers, Production Control, and Receiving to align vendor delivery schedules with manufacturing priorities

What We're Looking For

• Supply Chain Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally within a manufacturing, aerospace, or technical environment.
• Proactive Communication: Demonstrated experience directly contacting vendors/suppliers to resolve delivery delays and push for revised ship dates
• ERP Systems Knowledge: Familiarity tracking open POs and updating delivery schedules within standard ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or similar
• Grit & Organization: Strong organizational skills with the drive to follow up persistently until parts are on the dock.
• Compliance Awareness: Basic understanding of manufacturing workflows (Aerospace/Defense or ITAR environment experience is a strong plus).