Buyer IV

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is assisting a top Aerospace client in El Segundo, CA to hire a Buyer IV who can independently manage sourcing, pricing, supplier management, and material availability for complex electronic components and PCB assemblies.

The role emphasizes strategic procurement leadership, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production control to ensure uninterrupted supply chain and optimal cost structures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing experience, with 5+ years in electronics, PCB fabrication, and contract assembly.
• Experience in sourcing, pricing, supplier management and material availability for complex electronics.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality frameworks.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for PCBAs, bare boards, components, and contract manufacturing services at lowest total cost.
• Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, negotiate pricing and terms, monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering on ECOs and component changes, and with production control on ERP signals.
• Manage pull-ins/push-outs, lead-time risks, and oversee inventory control including E&O management.
• Mentor junior buyers and guide lower-level staff as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Mentorship

Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

ERP/MRP Knowledge

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

One of our top Aerospace clients in El Segundo, CA is looking to hire a Buyer IV serving as their high-level procurement specialist who can independently manage the sourcing, pricing, supplier management, and material availability of complex electronic components and PCB assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Lead purchasing activities for PCBAs, bare boards, passive/active electronic components, and contract manufacturing services at the lowest total cost.
• Supplier Management: Qualify new vendors, evaluate technical bids, negotiate complex pricing agreements and contract terms, and monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery (OTD).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with engineering (on ECOs and component changes), quality (on NCRs and receiving inspections), production control (on MRP/ERP demand signals), and accounting (on invoicing and costing issues).
• Supply Chain Continuity: Manage pull-ins, push-outs, and lead-time risks to prevent line stoppages, while overseeing inventory control and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) management.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert on technical procurement, check/guide lower-level buyers, and mentor junior staff.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing/buyer experience (with 5+ years focused specifically on electronics, PCB fabrication, and contract assembly).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle).
• Working knowledge of electronic component distribution, PCB manufacturing processes, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) practices, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows.
• Experience working within regulated quality frameworks such as AS9100 or ISO9001.
• Core Competencies: Advanced contract negotiation, analytical problem-solving, risk mitigation, and cross-functional communication.