Strategic Buyer

Machina Labs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stock Options

PTO

Job summary

Machina Labs in Los Angeles is seeking a Strategic Buyer to support procurement and material planning for our Robocraftsman production team. You will own the full purchasing lifecycle, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget.

You will work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality and Finance to align supply chain with production schedules in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis with BI tools and advanced Excel.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in ERP/MRP environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Sourcing make-to-print components.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day procurement for Aerospace & Defense programs.
• Maintain MRP schedule for assigned product line.
• Source and onboard suppliers, focusing on CNC, Sheet Metal, and COTS.
• Review and process purchase requisitions.
• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders; expediting as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Develop supplier forecasts aligned with production schedules.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Tableau

Sigma Computing

ERP/MRP

Reading blueprints

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations, accounting, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

About Machina Labs:

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn’t. Yet.

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we’re building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.

Job Description:

Machina Labs is seeking a Strategic Buyer to support procurement and material planning activities for our Robocraftsman production team. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and services are delivered to specifications, on schedule, and within budget.

This individual will own the full purchasing lifecycle, implementing plans through MRP/ERP and partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to align our supply chain execution with production schedules and company goals. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, technical and analytical problem solving, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day procurement activities supporting Aerospace & Defense programs.
• Maintain Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Schedule for assigned product line.
• Source and support onboarding of suppliers, with a main focus on CNC & Sheet Metal Fabricators, and COTS suppliers.
• Review and process purchase requisitions.
• Create, Monitor, and manage purchase orders through receipt/closure, expedite critical materials, and adjust delivery schedules as production demands change.
• Monitor supplier performance, on time delivery, and quality metrics to support project objectives.
• Develop and issue supplier forecasts aligned with production schedules and project demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to prevent production disruptions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong data analysis skills; proficiency with Sigma Computing, Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools, plus advanced Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing make-to-print components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations, accounting, or another related field.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma); familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar) a plus.
• Proficiency in a second language — Mandarin, Spanish, Thai — a plus
• Experience sourcing across both North American and overseas supply bases.
• A proven track record sourcing build-to-print components and mechanical assemblies (CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical/hydraulic assemblies, cable and harness assemblies, box builds).

$85,000 - $110,000 a year

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $110,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition to the provided base salary range, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock Options.

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