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The Associate Buyer is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the purchasing department at Intellisense. This role focuses on the clerical execution of purchasing activities and ensuring adherence to established corporate procedures and compliance guidelines. This is a temporary assignment on-site in Torrance lasting until approximately July 2026.
Job Responsibility:
Utilize corporate purchasing systems to process purchase orders and maintain records to support delivery, quality, and cost performance
Assist in maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and monitor vendor performance to ensure consistent service levels
Execute routine tasks in alignment with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and AS9100 policies to support Department of Defense compliance requirements
Maintain and organize purchasing records, cost data, and reports to assist in scheduling, planning, and budgeting
Work closely with purchasing planners and senior buyers to track material demand and supply flow
Follow up with suppliers to expedite material through receiving and inspection
ensure accurate submission of shipping documents
Update and maintain supplier information databases to protect ISI and customer reputation
Support the supplier improvement process by gathering quantitative data on vendor quality and delivery performance
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
1+ years of purchasing, procurement or administrative support experience within the aerospace or electronics manufacturing industry
Basic understanding of the procurement cycle and price analysis
Ability to assist in the review of supplier quotes and terms
Strong attention to detail for data entry and record-keeping
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
US Citizenship is required
Nice to have:
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP System a plus
Certifications from Industry associations are a plus (CPM/CPPM)
What we offer:
The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions
The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact
Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful
The entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization