Buyer I - Defense Systems Division

Location: Irvine, CA, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 21, 2025
Job ID: 58416

• Process request for quotes to provide data for either MDSI bid preparation or buyer price justification (Cost analysis justification can be used in lieu of Price analysis).
• Ensure an adequate supply base exists to meet MDSI’s anticipated procurements.
• Add new sources as required, while maintaining a good business relationship with existing, qualified sources.
• Review weekly (as a minimum) the status of all open purchase orders under their responsibility, to insure on-time delivery of all purchases.
• Communicate exceptions to the applicable planner or requester and the Purchasing Supervisor.
• Communicate to the Purchasing Supervisor significant changes to their supplier’s status as to financial stability, delivery/quality performance and pricing of parts/services.
• Procure parts at prices consistent with MDSI bid prices used (if they exist) in our proposals to our customers. Notify the appropriate MDSI Contract Administrator/Program Manager and Purchasing Supervisor of any exceptions as spelled out in the governing procedures and instructions.
• Process authorized purchase requisitions in the time frame required by the Purchasing Supervisor/Manager. Communicate exceptions as required.
• Provides complete and accurate status reports on request.
• Approves supplier invoice exceptions for payment by the accounting department in accordance with governing procedures and instructions.
• Coordinates and makes the necessary arrangements for processing discrepant supplied items and material and may make the disposition on rejected items.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from four-year College or university.
• 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training.
• APICS or ISM coursework desired.
• The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects, and continually meet deadlines.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
• Should be familiar with UCC/FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Direct experience in procurement of repair services, facility maintenance, operations, machined parts, MIL-SPEC hardware, calibration and metal finishes required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications desired.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Have the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of internal customers or other employees of the organization.