Senior Purchasing Agent (Temporary)
Intellisense Systems, Inc., Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.
We are a fast‑growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission‑critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.
We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.
Senior Purchasing Agent This temporary assignment on‑site in Torrance will last until approximately July 2026.
Responsibilities
Utilize and maintain corporate purchasing systems and procedures to secure optimal delivery terms, quality, and cost performance. Familiarity with
AS9100
is required.
Administer supplier partnerships and maintain professional relationships to ensure consistent vendor performance.
Execute tasks in alignment with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) policies to ensure compliance with Department of Defense requirements.
Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs.
Negotiate unique subcontracts and purchasing arrangements using knowledge of market factors and internal requirements.
Maintain purchasing records, analyse cost data and produce reports for scheduling, planning and budgeting.
Work closely with purchasing planners and coordinators to manage material demand and supply flow.
Expedite material from suppliers through receiving and inspection, ensuring accurate and timely product and documentation submissions.
Administer new/changed supplier information to protect ISI and customer reputation.
Administer a supplier improvement process with quantitative performance measures for quality and delivery.
Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic; this may not be a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor or upper management at any time.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Business Operations/Administration, Finance, or Related Field.
Master’s degree in business is a plus.
7+ years of purchasing experience within the aerospace or electronics manufacturing industry.
Strong contract negotiation skills for complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP System is a plus.
Certifications from industry associations are a plus (CPM/CPPM).
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
US Citizenship is required.
What You Can Expect
The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and make an impact.
Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.
Pay Range $44.00-$67.00/hour. However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Accommodation and EEO If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by at 424‑319‑7813 or by email at
HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com .
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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We are a fast‑growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission‑critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.
We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.
Senior Purchasing Agent This temporary assignment on‑site in Torrance will last until approximately July 2026.
Responsibilities
Utilize and maintain corporate purchasing systems and procedures to secure optimal delivery terms, quality, and cost performance. Familiarity with
AS9100
is required.
Administer supplier partnerships and maintain professional relationships to ensure consistent vendor performance.
Execute tasks in alignment with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) policies to ensure compliance with Department of Defense requirements.
Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs.
Negotiate unique subcontracts and purchasing arrangements using knowledge of market factors and internal requirements.
Maintain purchasing records, analyse cost data and produce reports for scheduling, planning and budgeting.
Work closely with purchasing planners and coordinators to manage material demand and supply flow.
Expedite material from suppliers through receiving and inspection, ensuring accurate and timely product and documentation submissions.
Administer new/changed supplier information to protect ISI and customer reputation.
Administer a supplier improvement process with quantitative performance measures for quality and delivery.
Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic; this may not be a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor or upper management at any time.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Business Operations/Administration, Finance, or Related Field.
Master’s degree in business is a plus.
7+ years of purchasing experience within the aerospace or electronics manufacturing industry.
Strong contract negotiation skills for complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP System is a plus.
Certifications from industry associations are a plus (CPM/CPPM).
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
US Citizenship is required.
What You Can Expect
The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and make an impact.
Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.
Pay Range $44.00-$67.00/hour. However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Accommodation and EEO If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by at 424‑319‑7813 or by email at
HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com .
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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