Buyer

CRISTEK INTERCONNECTS INC; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristek Interconnects, LLC is a fast-paced manufacturing environment seeking a hands-on Buyer. You will manage purchasing from requirements through delivery, work with suppliers, and partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet commitments.

This role rewards organization, ownership, and proactive problem-solving to keep material flow smooth in a high-mix aerospace/defense setting. This is a hands-on role for someone organized, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or operations.
• 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build supplier/internal relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Aerospace/defense/high-mix manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing from requirements through delivery, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and expediting.
• Procure materials, components, outside processing (OSP), and MRO supplies.
• Build strong supplier relationships and address quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness issues.
• Partner across functions to prevent shortages, resolve issues, and support production priorities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support sourcing, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure purchasing activities meet company, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements, including ITAR.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Cristek Interconnects, LLC. is a positive and inclusive work environment looking to grow our team. The ideal candidate is aligned with our outstanding culture and would like to be part of the best interconnect company in the world. Someone looking to thrive in a career by learning new skills with hands-on training. Someone who is detail oriented and has a positive attitude. Join us and be a part of our journey of success!

Keep the right materials moving.

As a Buyer at Cristek, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operations running by ensuring the right materials, components, and services are available when they’re needed. You’ll manage purchasing activities, work closely with suppliers, and partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to solve problems and keep customer commitments on track.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage purchasing from requirements through delivery, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and expediting.
• Procure materials, components, outside processing (OSP), and MRO supplies.
• Build strong supplier relationships and address quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness issues.
• Partner across functions to prevent shortages, resolve issues, and support production priorities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support sourcing, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure purchasing activities meet company, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements, including ITAR.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective supplier and internal relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Aerospace, defense, electronics, or high-mix manufacturing experience is a plus.

Requirements

How We Work

Our culture is grounded in ACE: Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

Accountability — Own the outcome and follow through.
Collaboration — Solve problems together and share knowledge.
Empowerment — Take initiative and make decisions within your role.

Why Cristek?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance while building your supply chain expertise in the aerospace and defense industry.

We offer an environment where people are trusted to contribute, encouraged to solve problems, and expected to work together to deliver for our customers.

ITAR: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and/or hardware. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Cristek is an equal opportunity employer.