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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Buyer, in Torrance, CA. Job ID#212718

 Pay Rate: $40 - $43/hr

Job Description:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing critical production components, managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensuring materials are available for teams building next-gen hardware and integrated systems. You'll be hands-on in a fast-paced environment, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and production scale-up. You'll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help mitigate risk and keep projects on track from prototype to full-rate production.

Responsibilities: 
•    Execute sourcing activities for COTS materials and support procurement agents an as required for schedule success
•    Place purchase orders in alignment with materials requirements and delivery schedule
•    Own end-to-end procurement process including RFQ issuance, T&Cs redline suggestions for contracts review, PO issuance, PO management and on time delivery, past due PO management, invoicing accuracy, problem invoice  
•    Support engineering change management through BOM revisions and sourcing impact analysis
•    Collaborate cross-functionally to influence part selection and supplier qualification
•    Monitor and manage supplier performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery
•    Escalate and mitigate supply chain risks; help develop contingency plans  
•    Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and vendor relationships
•    Maintain accurate procurement documentation and system records
•    Contribute to our inclusive and accountable culture through respectful, team-oriented communication

Basic Qualifications:
•    BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2+ years of procurement experience
•    Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning
•    Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience:
•    3+ years' experience in a NPI, automotive, defense, commercial electronics, or aerospace  
•    Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, CPSR, DPAS ratings a plus – but not required
•    Deep understanding of query languages and data analytics
•    Good written and oral communication skills
•    Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
•    Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.