Associate Buyer; Temporary

Overview

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

The Associate Buyer is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the purchasing department s role focuses on the clerical execution of purchasing activities and ensuring adherence to established corporate procedures and compliance guidelines.

This is a temporary assignment on-site in Torrance lasting until approximately July 2026

• Utilize corporate purchasing systems to process purchase orders and maintain records to support delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Assist in maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and monitor vendor performance to ensure consistent service levels.
• Execute routine tasks in alignment with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and AS9100 policies to support Department of Defense compliance requirements.
• Maintain and organize purchasing records, cost data, and reports to assist in scheduling, planning, and budgeting.
• Work closely with purchasing planners and senior buyers to track material demand and supply flow.
• Follow up with suppliers to expedite material through receiving and inspection; ensure accurate submission of shipping documents.
• Update and maintain supplier information databases to protect ISI and customer reputation.
• Support the supplier improvement process by gathering quantitative data on vendor quality and delivery performance.
• Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 1+ years of purchasing, procurement or administrative support experience within the aerospace or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Basic understanding of the procurement cycle and price analysis.
• Ability to assist in the review of supplier quotes and terms.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry and record-keeping.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP System a plus
• Certifications from Industry associations are a plus (CPM/CPPM)
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• US Citizenship is required

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

$26.50-$31.25/hour

However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at  or by email at

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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