Senior Buyer

Job Title:
Senior Buyer

Department:
Materials

Work Type:
Full-Time | Onsite

Location:

Union City, CA.

Ourclient is a growing technology company based in Union City, CA. Theyspecialize in optical connectivity solutions for AI and hyperscale data center environments. Known for delivering high-performance,reliable technologies with exceptional customer support, the companypartners with global clients to support next-generation computinginfrastructure. The organization values innovation, operational excellence, quality, and long-term customer relationships.

Weare currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in their Union City, CA., office. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in maximizing sales and margin goals for the company bycompetitively pricing components for cable assembly bill of materials. This includes sourcing competitively priced products thatare available in time to meet production needs, reviewing new andrepeat sales orders for acceptable gross margins and delivery needs,purchasing products for quick turn orders and reviewing bill of materials for any obvious part master errors.

Theideal candidate will bring direct experience purchasing fiber opticcomponents, fiber assemblies, optical connectivity products, orclosely related electronic or networking hardware. Candidates withoutfiber or highly related industry experience will not be considered.

• Sourceand procure fiber optic components, cable assemblies, and relatedmaterials to support production requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements to maximize margin andensure supply continuity
• Reviewbills of materials (BOMs) for cost optimization, component availability, and part accuracy
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and resolvedelivery or quality issues
• Supportdemand planning, inventory management, and production schedulingactivities
• Analyzecomponent shortages, market conditions, and supply risks while developing mitigation plans
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, sales, and planningteams to support customer delivery commitments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement, planning,and inventory optimization
• Maintain accurate purchasing, forecasting, and reporting data within ERP/MRPsystems

• Strong experience in purchasing, procurement, or commodity buying within the fiber optics, optical connectivity, networking hardware, orrelated electronics manufacturing industry
• Direct experience sourcing fiber optic components is strongly preferred andconsidered essential for success in this role
• Knowledge of BOM structures, inventory control, supply planning, and supplier management
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing or production environments
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Bachelor'sdegree preferred or equivalent industry experience
• Bachelor'sdegree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management,or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Minimumof 10 years of progressive leadership experience across key functions such as Sales, Planning, Supply Chain Management, or Operations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Abilityto communicate professionally with vendors/customers when English istheir second language