Engineering Buyer Electronics

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, PCB fabrication drawings, and assembly drawingsFULL DESCRIPTION:** We are seeking an Engineering Buyer to support procurement, sourcing, supplier management, purchase orders, vendor communication, and supply chain activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing equipment, goods, materials, and services, reviewing purchase requisitions, issuing and managing purchase orders and contracts, evaluating suppliers, expediting deliveries, supporting supplier performance objectives, and identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, productivity, and timeliness. The ideal candidate will have strong electronics and metal fabrication buying experience, PCB and electronic assembly procurement knowledge, ERP and Excel skills, and the ability to work closely with engineering, suppliers, warehouse, accounting, and quality teams. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Researching suppliers and sending requests for quotes based on engineering, design, quantity, cost, quality, and production requirements Reviewing purchase requisitions for accuracy, authorization, and alignment with company requirements Preparing and issuing purchase orders and contracts Obtaining legal review and approval of contracts when required Administering purchase orders and contracts from award through completion Making changes to purchase orders or contracts as needed Canceling, rescheduling, or modifying purchase orders in response to changing business or production requirements Sourcing equipment, goods, materials, and services Managing vendors and supplier relationships Performing strategic procurement activities across multiple spend categories Searching for improved pricing, quality, delivery, and supplier options Verifying quantity, quality, and cost of materials received from suppliers Working with accounting and warehouse teams to authorize payment of invoices when applicable Coordinating return of goods between suppliers and the company Expediting deliveries and conducting follow-up with suppliers as needed Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, and past performance Supporting supplier development by creating supplier performance objectives Monitoring supplier performance in collaboration with Quality Assurance Providing feedback to the supply base regarding performance and expectations Verifying that purchasing practices comply with established laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards Reviewing purchase requisitions against department or organization budgets Traveling to supplier sites as needed for qualification surveys, problem-solving, or supplier development needs Monitoring supplier performance related to cost, timely delivery, and quality Identifying and analyzing gaps between current processes and desired outcomes Making recommendations to improve productivity, cost effectiveness, and timeliness Partnering with engineering, production, quality, accounting, warehouse, and supplier teams Performing other duties as assigned The selected candidate will also possess: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Equivalent tenure, working knowledge, or related experience may be considered in place of a degree 5+ years of buyer, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience required Electronics buying experience required Metal fabrication procurement experience requiredPCB fabrication procurement experience requiredElectronic component procurement experience requiredElectronic assembly procurement experience required Contract manufacturing experience requiredExperience working with suppliers during procurement and production phases requiredBasic understanding of printed circuit board fabrication requiredBasic understanding of electronic assembly requiredAbility to interpret PCB fabrication drawings requiredAbility to interpret electronic assembly drawings requiredAbility to interpret mechanical drawings requiredExperience procuring metal fabrications required Understanding of basic machine work principles requiredAbility to interface with suppliers to understand capabilities and determine best fit for products and services requiredAbility to obtain optimal pricing while supporting quality and production needs requiredERP experience required Intermediate Excel skills requiredStrong vendor management skills requiredStrong negotiation and sourcing skills preferred Strong attention to detail requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredAbility to manage changing priorities requiredAbility to work in a manufacturing environment requiredAbility to support procurement across multiple categories of spend Ability to work onsite in Inglewood, CA Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while reviewing purchase orders, supplier information, drawings, quotes, contracts, ERP data, spreadsheets, and procurement documentation Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, data entry, documentation, purchasing system use, and standard office tasks Ability to review mechanical drawings, PCB fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, purchase requisitions, supplier quotes, invoices, contracts, and computer screens for extended periods Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person with suppliers, engineering, production, quality, accounting, warehouse, and management teams Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, warehouse, supplier, or manufacturing areas as neededAbility to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office files, procurement documents, small parts, samples, or supplier materials as neededAbility to travel to supplier plant sites as neededAbility to wear required PPE and follow all safety, manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier site procedures when entering production or supplier areas Ability to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail while supporting purchasing and supply chain activities Salary Range:** $34 to $36/hour More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.\nCompany DescriptionTalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.