Strategic Buyer for Advanced Manufacturing & Defense

Woven; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Stock Options

Job summary

Machina Labs is seeking a Strategic Buyer to support procurement and material planning for our Robocraftsman production team. This role owns the full purchasing lifecycle, executing day-to-day purchases, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials meet specs, on time and within budget.

You will partner with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis skills with BI tools (Sigma Computing, Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven 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 onboard suppliers, focusing 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 needed.
• Monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, and quality metrics.
• Develop and issue supplier forecasts aligned with production schedules.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to prevent disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contracts.
• Track purchasing activity, inventory levels, and material status in ERP/MRP systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Product, and Finance on milestones and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across procurement and planning processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

BI tools

Technical drawings

ERP/MRP

Communication

Make-to-print sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP

Tools

Sigma Computing

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Machina Labs is seeking a Strategic Buyer to support procurement and material planning for our Robocraftsman production team. This role owns the full purchasing lifecycle, executing day-to-day purchases, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials meet specs, on time and within budget.

You will partner with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.