Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community united by the pursuit to help keep people safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places, and our solutions foster collaboration critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications. Its Stream Caster family of MANET radios and MN-MIMO waveform provide the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies worldwide. Silvus develops world-class advanced communications technologies with roots in DARPA research.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group doing challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

The Opportunity

Silvus is seeking a Buyer who will report to the Supply Chain Manager on the Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will own material planning, purchasing execution, supplier coordination, and follow-through to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ Warehouse in Culver City, CA and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

• Take full ownership of the procurement process from demand planning through purchase order execution and post-delivery follow-through.
• Analyze material requirements to support production, inventory levels, and forecasts to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders with accuracy in pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor and expedite open orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials required for production.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Shipping to support operations and resolve material shortages.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations on pricing, lead times, delivery commitments, and service levels.
• Track supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and supply chain issues, escalating critical concerns as needed to minimize risk.
• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies related to shipments, invoices, returns, and non-conforming materials.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, ERP/MRP data, and inventory parameters. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing components and coordinating supplier readiness.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or related field, OR 3+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Operations in manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Production scheduling experience required.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

• Knowledge of BOM structures, MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.

• Office environment.
• The employee is expected to: lift equipment up to 50 lbs; perform bending and reaching movements; kneel or squat to access lower…