Strategic Defense Procurement Specialist

Mach-Industries; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Procurement Specialist to source materials and manage purchasing across programs. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical hardware while maintaining organized procurement data and vendor relationships.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in procurement or supply chain, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, or ERP platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, components, and services in support of engineering, manufacturing, and operational programs.
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier communication, and procurement tracking systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support production schedules and material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Support vendor onboarding, quote requests, and pricing comparisons.
• Maintain organized purchasing records, documentation, and procurement data.
• Assist with inventory coordination and material planning activities.
• Identify and resolve purchasing or supply chain issues impacting operations.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supply chain

Operations

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mach Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Procurement Specialist to source materials and manage purchasing across programs. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical hardware while maintaining organized procurement data and vendor relationships.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in procurement or supply chain, and strong organizational and communication skills.