Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer to join our procurement group.

This full-time, onsite role requires strong experience in manufacturing sourcing, supplier management, and ERP/MRP systems to support high-mix, low-volume production. The ideal candidate has at least two years of manufacturing procurement experience, familiarity with aerospace, automotive, electronics, or metal components, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing activities, or materials flow in a manufacturing operation.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; preferred fields include Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase components for manufacturing, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to support high-mix, low-volume production.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on material forecasts and production capacity commitments.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Supply Chain)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer

Irvine, California

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite, Monday–Friday

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or flexible 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch

Employment Type: Full-Time

Geographic Requirement: Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the Irvine facility, subject to the source's stated military-service-member exception.

The ideal candidate must have manufacturing procurement experience. Candidates with experience sourcing aerospace, automotive, electronic, mechanical, or metal components within a large global manufacturing organization are particularly relevant.

Education

• Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory.
• Preferred fields include Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a combination of these functions.
• At least two years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing activities, or materials flow in a manufacturing operation.

Location and Schedule

• Must currently reside within the specified commuting radius of the Irvine facility.
• Must be able to work onsite Monday through Friday.
• Must be available for either the 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, with a one-hour lunch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Two or more years of experience with MRP or ERP systems.
• Two or more years of experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Supplier Performance Management.
• Manufacturing procurement experience involving aerospace, automotive, electronic, mechanical, or metal components.
• Experience working for a large global manufacturing organization.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, engineering specifications, material forecasts, and production capacity commitments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will have a completed bachelor's degree and at least two years of hands‑on procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

Priority should be given to candidates who have procured physical components or custom parts for aerospace, automotive, electronics, mechanical, or metal manufacturing. Experience with ERP/MRP systems, supplier performance, material forecasting, and high-mix, low-volume production is beneficial.

Candidates whose procurement experience is limited to retail, general administration, software purchasing, or non-manufacturing environments should not be prioritized.