Senior Buyer

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Job DetailsJob Location: Torrance, CA 90503Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $137,000.00 SalaryPosition Summary The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support drone manufacturing operations across multiple U.S. sites. This role ensures supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance in alignment with company production goals and quality standards. The Senior Buyer serves as a strategic partner to engineering, production, and quality teams – driving supply chain efficiency, risk mitigation, and long-term supplier relationships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute purchasing strategies for materials, electronics, composites, and mechanical assemblies used in UAV/drone production. Manage the full procurement cycle — from RFQ to PO issuance, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution. Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, capability, and compliance requirements (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS). Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and strategic alignment. Collaborate with engineering and operations to source new compone...