Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Stefanini, Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager to own the end‑to‑end purchasing function for an advanced manufacturing operation.

You will manage suppliers, drive process improvements, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to ensure on‑time delivery. The role requires hands‑on daily purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with AS9100/NADCAP quality requirements in an aerospace or highly regulated

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience independently managing purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Experience negotiating with vendors on pricing, lead times and terms.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing and procurement activities from requisition through delivery.
• Source materials, equipment, services, production supplies, and outsourced manufacturing services.
• Create, issue, manage, and track supplier purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Track supplier performance, including quality and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate purchasing priorities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Aerospace quality requirements

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Details

Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted: 8/7/2026

Job ID#: 86813

Job Category: Management

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: pending info

Shift: 1

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager for an advanced manufacturing operation in Long Beach, CA.

This position requires someone who can take ownership of the purchasing and procurement function from end to end. The right candidate will be hands‑on with day‑to‑day purchasing while also managing suppliers, improving processes, tracking performance, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance.

What You'll Do

• Own purchasing and procurement activities from requisition through delivery.
• Source materials, equipment, services, production supplies, and outsourced manufacturing services.
• Create, issue, manage, and track supplier purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Manage the Approved Supplier List and support supplier qualification and onboarding.
• Track supplier performance, including quality, on‑time delivery, and purchasing turnaround times.
• Resolve supplier nonconformance issues and support corrective action activities.
• Coordinate purchasing priorities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier certifications, quality documentation, and product traceability records.
• Support AS9100 and NADCAP purchasing‑related audits and compliance requirements.
• Identify purchasing risks and develop solutions before they impact production.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts within purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Support and develop purchasing processes as the organization continues to grow.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong experience independently managing purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Experience negotiating with vendors on pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and procurement systems.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in aerospace, additive manufacturing, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience managing a supply chain team or leading purchasing operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and vendor management skills.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level government clearance.

Compensation

$52 to $60 per hour

This is a strong fit for a Senior Buyer ready for broader ownership or an experienced Purchasing/Procurement Manager who still wants to remain hands‑on with the day-to-day operation.

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