Strategic Senior Buyer, High-Tech Hardware & NPI

Entangled Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, California, seeks a Senior Buyer to build our supply base for cutting-edge hardware. You will execute strategic sourcing and manage BOM releases, ECOs, and supplier alignment with program milestones in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

You will lead RFQs, perform cost analysis, negotiate MPAs, monitor lead times, and expand a robust supplier panel while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material readiness for complex products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5–8 years of procurement/buyer experience.
• Experience supporting NPI or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Experience in high-tech hardware sectors preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience; advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with demand planning, MRP logic, and inventory control.
• Understanding of supplier negotiations, RFQs, and basic contract terms.
• ISO9001 or AS9100 familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material purchasing requirements and BOM releases with Engineering.
• Manage procurement against the Master Production Schedule and align with cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Identify and qualify alternate parts or suppliers for long-lead components.
• Track supply chain metrics such as OTIF, lead times, and PPV.
• Build and manage a robust panel of qualified suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, cost analysis, and MPAs including terms and delivery schedules.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships for scalability and quality.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Technical drawings interpretation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, California, seeks a Senior Buyer to build our supply base for cutting-edge hardware. You will execute strategic sourcing and manage BOM releases, ECOs, and supplier alignment with program milestones in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

You will lead RFQs, perform cost analysis, negotiate MPAs, monitor lead times, and expand a robust supplier panel while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material readiness for complex products.