Castelion
Sr. Buyer, Avionics, Strategic Sourcing
Torrance, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 4+ years in a related field, program, or project, and 4+ years in a listed relevant supply chain organization.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- The position requires access to export-controlled information without additional export licensing. A security clearance or government authorization, and related citizenship or other eligibility requirements, may apply if the position is designated.
About the job
Sources avionics and electronics components and develops supply strategies to support product development and production.
What you'll do
- Develop supply plans with sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams; track plans against the master schedule.
- Evaluate suppliers and supply plans, negotiate contract terms, and address quality, cost, compliance, and supply risks.
- Forecast supply and spend, resolve material issues, and update stakeholders while maintaining supplier relationships.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 4+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project.
- 4+ years of experience in Avionics, PCBs/PCBAs, Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical components (EEE), Instrumentation, or Radio Frequency (RF) Supply Chain organizations.
Nice to have
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems and managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
- Mechanical and electrical sourcing expertise; DFM/DFA knowledge; contract negotiation experience; APICS, Six Sigma, Excel, SQL, or advanced analytics experience.
Tools
MRP, ERP, Excel, SQL, APICS, Six Sigma
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