Senior Buyer — High‑Tech NPI Sourcing & BOM Lead

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

PTO 20 days

Company holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Buyer to build our supply base, collaborate with engineering, and ensure material readiness for complex product development in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

You will lead strategic sourcing, manage BOM revisions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within cost targets. This role emphasizes supplier partnerships and execution excellence in high-tech hardware contexts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience; advanced Excel skills required.
• Familiarity with demand planning, MRP logic, and inventory control principles.
• Understanding of supplier negotiations, RFQs, and basic contract terms.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material purchasing requirements; partner with Engineering on BOM releases and ECOs.
• Execute procurement against the Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring cost, schedule and performance alignment.
• Monitor long-lead-time components; qualify alternate parts or suppliers.
• Track supply chain metrics: OTIF, lead times, PPV, and material availability.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a robust supplier panel meeting technical specs and quality.

Skills

Technical drawings

ERP/MRP

Excel

Demand planning

MRP logic

Inventory control

RFQ

Negotiations

Contract terms

ISO9001/AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Buyer to build our supply base, collaborate with engineering, and ensure material readiness for complex product development in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

You will lead strategic sourcing, manage BOM revisions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within cost targets. This role emphasizes supplier partnerships and execution excellence in high-tech hardware contexts.