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Associate Buyer

PDS Defense • Torrance, CA • 11h ago

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Associate Buyer Torrance, CA Posted: 8/25/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212717

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer, in Torrance, CA. Job ID#212717

Pay Rate: $33 - $35/hr

Job Description:

As an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for executing commercial off the shelf components, managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensuring materials are available for teams building next-gen hardware and integrated systems. You'll be hands-on in a fast-paced environment, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and production scale-up. You'll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help mitigate risk and keep projects on track from proto@type to full-rate production.

Responsibilities:

Place and track purchase orders for production and proto@type materials. Support requests for quotes (RFQs) from suppliers and help compare pricing and lead times. Monitor deliveries, follow up with vendors, and help resolve issues quickly. Maintain accurate records and documentation in ERP and purchasing systems. Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality) to meet build schedules. Support both day and evening production shifts through flexible work hours. Help build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations (internships or co-ops count!) Good written and oral communication skills Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems (we'll train you if needed) Willingness to read technical drawings and learn how components are sourced Strong communication and organization skills Desire to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment Flexible availability to support a?split shift (e.g., 10 AM - 7 PM, 12 PM - 9 PM, etc.)

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

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