Senior Buyer, Strategic Components

Location: Scotts Valley, CA (On‑Site)

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Buyer, Strategic Components to lead sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for critical electronic components supporting advanced technology products used in semiconductor, metrology, solar, display, and other high‑tech industries. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on supply chain performance, supplier partnerships, material availability, and business continuity within a growing employee‑owned organization.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing for electronic components and critical commodities
• Manage supplier and distributor relationships to support cost, quality, delivery, and inventory goals
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that reduce supply chain risk
• Lead supplier negotiations, selection, and qualification activities
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, lead times, and component availability
• Drive End-of-Life (EOL), Product Discontinuance, and Last Time Buy initiatives
• Identify and mitigate component obsolescence risks using lifecycle management tools
• Create and manage purchase orders within ERP/MRP systems
• Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned customer programs
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Production, and Customer teams to support business objectives
• Improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and ERP data accuracy

Requirements

• 8+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain experience
• Experience sourcing electronic components within a manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Background supporting OEM, EMS, contract manufacturing, or high‑mix/low‑volume production environments
• Experience with component lifecycle management, obsolescence planning, and supply continuity strategies
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Syspro experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• Experience managing strategic electronic component suppliers and distributors
• Experience leading EOL, Last Time Buy, and supply risk mitigation projects
• Semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or high‑technology industry experience

Benefits

• Employee‑owned company
• Competitive salary and long‑term growth opportunity
• High‑impact role with strategic responsibility
• Collaborative, technology‑driven environment
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supply chain performance
• Work with cutting‑edge products supporting mission‑critical technologies

Pay

$120,000 - $155,000 Base Salary

Schedule

Monday‑Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM