Buyer

TL;DR

Buyer (Procurement): Execute commodity sourcing by running RFQs to purchase orders, negotiating price and lead time, and managing supplier relationships with an accent on cross-functional alignment and supply strategy. Focus on structured problem-solving (A3, 5 Why, 8D, RC/CA) and advanced planning for top-level assemblies to identify supply risks and opportunities.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $85,000.00–$105,000.00 annually

Company

hirify.global provides sub-systems and components for mission-critical systems on modern military vehicles.

What you will do

• Run commodity sourcing: execute RFQ-to-PO activities within commodity strategy and negotiate price and lead time.
• Lead supplier strategy: develop flexible supply approaches to meet cost and lead-time goals and support solution development with key suppliers.
• Drive cross-functional leadership: facilitate discussions across peers within the product line team to reach consensus and commitment to action plans.
• Apply structured problem-solving: develop and use methodologies such as A3, 5 Why, 8D, Production Pareto, and RC/CA; escalate when progress stalls.
• Own planning for top-level assemblies: analyze part requirements and impacts across the supply chain, manage master schedules, and use capacity planning tools.
• Support continuous improvement: generate and implement ideas using analytics and data within SME scope, aligned to product line goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent AND 3 years of relevant experience.
• APICS Certification in Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience (preferred).
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program; relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and supplemental benefits).
• Tuition assistance, mentorship/coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Warm, respectful culture guided by 12 core values and employee-led resource groups.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews to assess procurement, planning, and problem-solving experience.
• Evaluation of cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement approach.