Senior Buyer

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Onsite From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

5 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Company stage

Early From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Buyer Irvine, CA | OnSite As Senior Buyer, you will be a critical part of the supply chain team responsible for putting hardware in orbit. You'll source and procure key materials, components, and services by converting purchase requisitions into competitive RFQs, through supplier selection and negotiation, to purchase order execution, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution. Every part you source has a job to do in space, which means your work has to be right the first time and with a sense of urgency. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability role for someone who thrives on urgency, takes ownership, and brings structure to fast-moving programs. If you have deep purchasing expertise from aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, medical devices, or another complex manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities - Execute day-to-day sourcing of direct and indirect materials, components, and services to meet production requirements on time and within budget. - Own the full procurement cycle: requirements definition, supplier identification, RFQ/RFP issuance, bid analysis, negotiation, PO release, delivery tracking, and invoice approval. - Evaluate and compare suppliers on price, quality, lead time, and delivery performance; maintain and update supplier scorecards. - Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers; drive cost savings and value-engineering opportunities without sacrificing quality or schedule. - Identify and develop strategic supplier agreements, including long-term agreements (LTAs), stocking arrangements, and blanket orders, to reduce risk and improve cost predictability. - Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to support new-component sourcing, engineering change orders (ECOs), and

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