Equipment & Fixture Buyer

# Equipment & Fixture Buyer Lumilens
• San Jose, CA •  
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** ABOUT LUMILENS
** At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing faster, cooler, and massively more efficient.

We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some of the hardest challenges in optics, systems, and scale. Every decision you make will directly influence how we build, source, and deliver the infrastructure of tomorrow.

If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact, jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started.
** POSITION OVERVIEW
** We are seeking an
** Equipment and Fixture Buyer
** to join our rapidly growing team. This role is critical in sourcing and procuring production equipment, fixtures, tooling, and related materials that support prototype, NPI, and manufacturing scale-up across our photonics and advanced hardware operations.

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities for capital equipment, manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and related support items, ensuring suppliers, pricing, and delivery plans align with engineering, operations, and manufacturing requirements. The ideal candidate will partner closely with hardware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, RFQs, purchase execution, commercial negotiations, lead-time management, and risk mitigation.

This is a highly visible role with direct impact on build readiness, production continuity, cost, and supply resiliency.
** What You'll Do
*** Own procurement and purchasing activities for manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and related support materials required for prototype, NPI, and production builds
* Partner closely with Hardware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing priorities with engineering schedules, build plans, and operational needs
* Lead supplier identification, RFQ execution, quote analysis, and purchasing decisions for equipment and fixture requirements in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
* Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and service support agreements to meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives
* Create and manage purchase orders, track supplier commitments, and coordinate delivery timing to support build readiness and manufacturing execution
* Develop strong supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and drive accountability around quality, responsiveness, lead times, and capacity support
* Monitor supply risk, long lead items, and supplier constraints, and proactively implement mitigation plans to protect prototype and production schedules
* Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and procurement documentation to ensure visibility, reporting accuracy, and smooth cross-functional execution
** Key Qualifications
*** 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles supporting manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, or related technical categories
* Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
* Demonstrated experience managing RFQs, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and commercial terms for equipment, fixture, or tooling purchases
* Strong understanding of supplier management, lead-time planning, cost analysis, and risk mitigation within a manufacturing environment
* Proficiency with ERP and purchasing systems, along with strong analytical skills in Excel or similar tools used for quotation, tracking, and spend analysis
** Preferred Skills
*** Experience purchasing…