Strategic Buyer – Direct Commodities (Onsite, El Segundo)

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based compensation

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Onsite lunch + beverages

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Nuclear cert program support

Job summary

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, PO lifecycle oversight, cost analysis, and risk management, with travel up to 30%. Onsite at our El Segundo HQ, strong negotiation skills and contracting excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP, PO management, supplier evaluation).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier locations (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, capacity, and strategic fit, in collaboration with SDE and Engineering teams.
• Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other key contract terms to achieve optimal value for Radiant.
• Contract Management: Develop, review, and manage supplier agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, and PO terms and conditions.
• Purchase Order Management: Oversee the complete PO lifecycle from requisition review to tracking, expediting, and closure.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key suppliers.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, and total cost of ownership to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks including supplier health and geopolitical factors.
• Performance Monitoring: Track procurement metrics like on-time delivery and cost savings; collaborate with SDEs on scorecards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with SDEs, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management.
• Process Improvement: Develop procurement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Procurement Processes

ERP/MRP

Supplier Relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, PO lifecycle oversight, cost analysis, and risk management, with travel up to 30%. Onsite at our El Segundo HQ, strong negotiation skills and contracting excellence are required.