The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for managing the hardware supply chain, ensuring no material-related downtimes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and integrating engineering changes while communicating effectively with vendors.
AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade.
Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds that cover cloud computing to artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and much more.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Buyer to support our Supply Chain Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware supply chain for our space-qualified radios. Your mission will be to have zero material-related downtimes. That means living inside lead-time data, keeping vendors a step ahead of commit dates, and never taking “on back-order” for an answer. If you thrive on white‑knuckle build schedules, love spreadsheets and shop floors, and can turn a vendor into a partner (or fire them when needed), this seat is yours.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor Command & Control – Drive daily/weekly touch‑points with PCB fabs, CM assembly houses, precision machining shops, and component distributors. Escalate at first slip and work alternate sources proactively.
- Schedule Ownership – Maintain a 12‑week material readiness dashboard; flag gaps >72 hrs; pull in or push out POs to match rolling build plans.
- Hands‑On Material Handling – Physically receive, inspect, and kit critical‑path parts; personally walk hot‑lots through reflow, or test when the schedule is at risk.
- NPI & ECO Integration – Sync with design engineering on BOM churn, DFM feedback, and rev‑control so changes hit the floor without surprise.
- Inventory Hygiene – Maintain >98 % inventory accuracy in inventory systems; set safety‑stock levels based on risk and consumption velocity.
- Risk‑Mitigation & Contingency Plans – Build should‑cost models, qualify contract manufacturers and vendors, and own the single‑point‑failure register.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years managing hardware supply chains for high‑mix, low‑volume electronics (aerospace, medical, or automotive Tier‑1 preferred).
- Proven track‑record of recovering slips and hitting aggressive launch/build dates.
- Fluent in ERP/MRP (NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/Sheets (index‑match, pivot, conditional format, VBA/scripts a plus).
- Ability to read Gerbers, mechanical drawings, and a multi‑level BOM; comfortable on the factory floor with ESD and IPC standards.
- High‑urgency communicator—writes concise action emails, runs tight vendor calls, and escalates before things burn.
- U.S. Person per ITAR requirements.
Preferred Extras
- Experience qualifying components to MIL‑STD‑883 / 810 or NASA 8739.
- Familiar with HTOL, vibration, and thermal‑vac test flows.
- Background in start‑up or New Space environment where every day counts.
AnySignal values and fosters an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel respected, supported and able to participate. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our environment.
Should you have a need for accommodation, AnySignal will endeavor to meet your accommodation needs. At any stage of the recruitment and selection process you may make your needs for accommodation known through contacting our team, in confidence, by email to: [email protected]. We aim to provide equal access to all applicants with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us about accommodations.
Top Skills
Erp/Mrp (Netsuite
Esd
Excel
Ipc Standards
Sap)
AnySignal Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, California, United States
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