Buyer

Job overview

The Buyer is an onsite role in Huntington Beach, CA, paying $33–$37 per hour. The position supports Karman Space & Defense’s Defense Systems business, which develops mission-ready solutions for defense programs. The buyer manages sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships so production and program teams can obtain materials, components, and services on schedule. The role executes purchase orders, evaluates supplier offers, resolves delivery issues, and maintains auditable procurement records.

What you'll do

• Identify and maintain supplier relationships
• execute purchase orders
• solicit and evaluate quotations
• qualify suppliers
• manage supplier performance
• maintain procurement documentation
• support audits
• negotiate pricing and terms
• expedite deliveries
• coordinate with planning, inventory, and production teams
• and resolve purchase order, invoice, and receiving discrepancies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

huntington beach ca

karman space and defense

full-time

procurement

supplier management

purchase orders

supply chain

defense systems

monday–friday

7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$33–$37/hr

u.s. person status required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• HSA contribution
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• disability coverage
• and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position requires U.S. person status under export control laws.

About the employer

Karman Space and Defense- Huntington Beach is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.