Strategic Buyer (A&D) | ERP/MRP, Supplier Mastery

Machina Labs; West Chatsworth (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 is seeking a Strategic Buyer in California to support procurement and material planning for our Robocraftsman production team. You will own day-to-day purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials are delivered on schedule and within budget.

You will partner with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain execution with production schedules and company goals, using ERP/MRP to track activity and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing make-to-print components.

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.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Work within ERP/MRP systems to track purchasing activity, inventory levels, and material status.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Product, and Finance, to support program milestones, resolve non-conforming materials, and documentation issues.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across procurement and planning processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Sourcing make-to-print components

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations, accounting

APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent certification

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

ISO 9001 knowledge (nice to have)

Tools

Sigma Computing

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Machina Labs is seeking a Strategic Buyer in California to support procurement and material planning for our Robocraftsman production team. You will own day-to-day purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials are delivered on schedule and within budget.

You will partner with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain execution with production schedules and company goals, using ERP/MRP to track activity and drive improvements.