Senior Technical Buyer

Photo-Sonics, Inc. is an international leader in state-of-the art optical tracking systems in Chatsworth and has an immediate opening for Senior Technical Buyer. We’re seeking a multi-disciplinary candidate who is self-motivated and is able to set and meet goals.

The Senior Technical Buyer will support to the Purchasing Department procuring custom and commercial-off-the-shelf materials and parts for development and production of technically complex optical tracking systems.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Issuing a request for quotation
• Place Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company’s policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Prepares and issues PO on complex or specialized parts to support production schedules and departmental requirements
• Negotiate cost savings
• Collaboratively negotiate and engage with suppliers regarding new projects, site visits, supplies and initiatives
• Monitor and advise of supplier changes that impact purchasing and production activities
• Execute non-disclosure agreements
• Submit sole/single source justifications
• Obtain signed Anti-Lobbying Certificates
• Obtain signed debarment certificates prior to order placement
• Ensure compliance to customer contracts, including U.S. government contracts, ensuring complete flow-down of customer contractual requirements, as well as complying with AS9100 policies and procedures and Purchase Order processes
• Issue DO/DX rated orders on PO agreements
• Plan and prepare for Contractor’s Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audit
• Collaborate with engineering and production control to ensure quality parts and materials are purchased
• Other duties as assigned by management

Experience and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Technical (i.e. Engineering) degree preferred

Skills:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a technical buyer in a complex product manufacturing such as aerospace and weapon systems manufacturing
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills are needed, while working with suppliers
• Ideal candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be proficient in Micro Soft Word and Excel
• Ability to work in a team environment

Experience:

• Experience in reading and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working with procurement practices that comply with federal contract and uniform commercial code.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) is a plus
• Experience with activities related to the strategic sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the product demand.
• Experience with price and cost analysis
• Experience with commercial item determinations
• Experience developing Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for parts and sub-systems.
• Experience with negotiating POs and subcontract awards
• Experience conducting market research

Physical requirements:

• Position requires ability to lift (15 lbs.), stand, walk for long periods of time.
• Position may require some climbing.