Is the Supply Chain Buyer role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, United States.

What's the salary range?

Amca lists $80,000–$120,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

1–5 years of relevant experience for this Supply Chain Buyer role.

Where is the role based?

Amca is hiring for this position in El Segundo, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

Amca targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Supply Chain Buyer role at Amca.

Supply Chain Buyer at Amca

Joblaze summary

The Supply Chain Buyer at Amca is responsible for managing the entire procurement process for manufacturing operations, ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials essential for production. This role requires proficiency in sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships, with a focus on improving cost and lead times. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 5 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing context, particularly in aerospace or defense. The position demands strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Amca's careers page September 28, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
Starts above 11% of 1250 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 178 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Supply Chain Buyer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, United States.
What's the salary range?: Amca lists $80,000–$120,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 1–5 years of relevant experience for this Supply Chain Buyer role.
Where is the role based?: Amca is hiring for this position in El Segundo, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Amca targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Supply Chain Buyer role at Amca.

From the original posting

Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.

Overview:

Supply Chain Buyers own end-to-end procurement for Amca's manufacturing operations. We will hand you a set of parts, you'll be held accountable for whether they show up on time at the right price, and we'll give you the autonomy to make that happen. You'll source and fulfill the parts and materials that go into our builds, track hardware from quote through delivery, and keep the manufacturing floor stocked to support build rate. You'll also own the supply chain health of your assigned commodities and build out the supply base by vetting new suppliers in that commodity and partnering with only the best.

Responsibilities:

Procurement

Own the full procurement cycle: source, quote, negotiate, and issue POs for machined parts, hardware, raw materials, special processes, and consumables
Manage open orders end to end: track deliveries, update lead times, and expedite anything putting the build schedule at risk
Resolve PO discrepancies across receiving, suppliers, and engineering — own each issue through to closure
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data: open POs, lead times, pricing, vendor records, and part statuses
Maintain visibility into build status and material readiness, and flag shortages early enough to act on
Identify cost and lead time improvement opportunities across the supply base

Supplier Development

Identify and onboard new suppliers across machining, injection molding, PCBAs, electronics, soft goods, testing, assembly, and other processes as needed
Vet suppliers on capability, quality systems, capacity, and certifications
Visit shops to assess them first-hand and build the relationships that get Amca's needs prioritized when it matters
Run quarterly business reviews and grow a vendor base that can scale with our manufacturing operations

Expectations:

In your first year, you own your scope outright: on-time delivery to promise, zero line-down shortages you didn't flag in advance, measurable cost and lead time reduction across your supply base, and at least five newly qualified suppliers across your commodities.

Qualifications:

1–5 years (including internships) in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, or supply chain analysis in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ownership of PO management and open order tracking in an ERP or MRP system
Strong organizational skills to be able to manage a large and constantly shifting queue of open orders and build priorities
Direct, proactive communicator with suppliers, engineers, and the production floor
Thrives in a fast, ambiguous environment where the plan changes
Able to travel 25%, with heavier stretches during supplier qualification campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

Comfortable working from BOMs and engineering drawings to translate requirements into procurement actions
Aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing background
Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and quality documentation (C of C, material certs, AS9100)
Experience sourcing across a broad range of commodities — machining, PCBAs, electronics, testing, coatings, NDT

Annual Salary Range

$80,000—$120,000 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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Supply Chain Buyer

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