Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager Motive Companies - 3.1 Long Beach, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire $52 - $60 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Vendor relationship building Supplier performance analysis Leading supply chain efficiency improvement projects Performance improvement leadership Quality records maintenance Supplier corrective action implementation 5 years Supply chain risk management Production deviation management Purchase order management MRP Managing procurement teams Supplier audits Managing supply chain management teams Manufacturing facility experience Managing supply chain operations teams Automated procurement systems Compliance documentation Vendor relationship management Negotiating purchasing contracts Collaboration with manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Continuous improvement purchasing strategy Senior level Materials management Leadership Quality control records management Procurement risk management Vendor performance monitoring Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Purchasing & Procurement Manager for an advanced manufacturing operation in Long Beach, CA. This position requires someone who can take ownership of the purchasing and procurement function from end to end. The right candidate will be hands-on with day-to-day purchasing while also managing suppliers, improving processes, tracking performance, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance. What You'll Do Own purchasing and procurement activities from requisition through delivery. Source materials, equipment, services, production supplies, and outsourced manufacturing services. Create, issue, manage, and track supplier purchase orders. Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers. Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on cost, quality, and on-time delivery. Manage the Approved Supplier List and support supplier qualification and onboarding. Track supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery, and purchasing turnaround times. Resolve supplier nonconformance issues and support corrective action activities. Coordinate purchasing priorities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance. Maintain procurement records, supplier certifications, quality documentation, and product traceability records. Support AS9100 and NADCAP purchasing-related audits and compliance requirements. Identify purchasing risks and develop solutions before they impact production. Lead continuous improvement efforts within purchasing and supply chain operations. Support and develop purchasing processes as the organization continues to grow.

What You'll Bring:

5 to 10+ years of experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management. Strong experience independently managing purchasing and supplier relationships. Experience negotiating with vendors on pricing, lead times, and commercial terms. Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace quality requirements . Experience with ERP/MRP and procurement systems. Strong understanding of supplier performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement. Experience working in aerospace, additive manufacturing, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience managing a supply chain team or leading purchasing operations preferred. Strong organizational and vendor management skills. U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level government clearance . Compensation $52 to $60 per hour This is a strong fit for a Senior Buyer ready for broader ownership or an experienced Purchasing/Procurement Manager who still wants to remain hands-on with the day-to-day operation. #MCTA1