Senior Buyer in California

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in networking for AI and enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Successfully navigating the complex semiconductor and hardware supply chain is vital to Lightmatter’s success. We are looking for a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services to meet our company's operational requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities 

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods or services.
• Help manage all aspects of the day to day operations, including supplier...

Company Description

Identiv stands as a global leader in digital security and identification within the Internet of Things (IoT) realm. Our comprehensive platform encompasses radio frequency identification (RFID) and near-field communication (NFC) technology, robust cybersecurity, and a full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security solutions. Our mission encompasses ensuring seamless access and universal operations, safeguarding identities from malicious threats, protecting intellectual property, and driving innovation in the IoT landscape.

Identiv is globally trusted by a select group of partners and forward-thinking customers spanning diverse vertical markets. From airports to seaports, critical infrastructure to government agencies, hospitals to schools, and startups to corporations, we provide security for the people and places that underpin our daily lives. With a strong international presence, we are at the forefront of...

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the development and ownership of the strategic sourcing strategy for assigned materials and/or services. This individual is responsible for overall supplier performance with respect to cost, quality, delivery, service and innovation; manages supplier relationships and is responsible for negotiations; and prepares bid packages and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based upon total cost of ownership. The Senior Buyer applies experience in a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures; and relies on experience and judgment to resolve problems and communicate effectively while leading complex sourcing projects and supplier performance reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop sources and obtain information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current with...