Buyer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage low-volume materials, custom components, machined parts and assemblies for defense and aerospace programs.

You will lead supplier relations, purchase orders, and delivery schedules to meet program requirements on time and within budget. The role requires coordinating with engineering, program management, quality, and manufacturing teams, while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8 years of purchasing experience in defense, aerospace, electronics, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing custom machined parts, electronics, COTS items, and specialized materials.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, supplier quality requirements, and government contracting environments.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components, and services for defense and aerospace programs.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through receipt and acceptance.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and cost issues.
• Support prototype, NPI, and low-rate production procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, customer requirements, and government regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ERP system data.
• Identify cost savings and alternate sourcing opportunities while minimizing supply chain risk.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Purchase Orders

ERP/MRP Systems

Cost Reduction

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Planning

Vendor Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

#Tech-Pro-Admin-01 Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in procuring low-volume materials, custom components, machined parts, and electronic assemblies for defense and aerospace programs. The role involves managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and delivery schedules to ensure program requirements are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components, and services for defense and aerospace programs.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through receipt and acceptance.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and cost issues.
• Support prototype, NPI, and low-rate production procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, customer requirements, and government regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ERP system data.
• Identify cost savings and alternate sourcing opportunities while minimizing supply chain risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8 years of purchasing experience in defense, aerospace, electronics, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing custom machined parts, electronics, COTS items, and specialized materials.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, supplier quality requirements, and government contracting environments.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Core Skills

• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Purchase Orders
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Defense Contracting
• Cost Reduction
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Planning
• Vendor Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

This position is located in Torrance, a vibrant city known for its rich history and strong community spirit, providing an excellent quality of life.