Senior Technical Buyer

The posting, as Rangeview Inc. wrote it

Senior Technical Buyer

Location: El Segundo, CA
Work Policy: Onsite
Level: Level 3
Hiring Count: 1
Performance Expectations: Quickly procure complex equipment by understanding the technical requirements provided by Engineering. Develop clear and complete RFXs so suppliers can accurately respond to requests for information, proposals, and quotes. Hold vendors accountable to timelines while working with internal teams to manage scope creep and avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

Who we are

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty-first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts. Here is a video where you can check out our team, office and what we are doing here at Rangeview, Inc.

What’s in it for you

As a Senior Technical Buyer, you will independently lead the sourcing and procurement of complex equipment, outside processes, and other areas of technical scope in support of Rangeview’s growing manufacturing operations.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. You will work directly with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to translate technical requirements into clear RFXs, evaluate proposals, identify gaps and risks, negotiate commercial terms, and drive purchases from initial sourcing through delivery and acceptance.

You will be expected to understand the technical details behind what you are buying, ask the right questions when requirements are incomplete, and make sound commercial decisions in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

As Rangeview continues to scale its manufacturing capabilities and facilities, you will also help build the repeatable sourcing processes, supplier relationships, and procurement infrastructure needed to support that growth.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technical, manufacturing, industrial technology, supply chain, or related field; relevant trade-school or technical training is also valued. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of directly relevant experience purchasing complex equipment in a manufacturing environment may be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical purchasing, industrial equipment sourcing, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related role, including experience independently managing complex purchasing or sourcing decisions from initial requirements through final resolution.
• Practical fluency with engineering drawings, measurements, dimensional tolerances, equipment specifications, and technical supplier discussions, as well as the ability to confidently ask precise technical questions and identify missing or incomplete information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, commercial instincts, and negotiation experien

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• Experience negotiating capital equipment purchases involving milestone payments, installation, commissioning, warranties, acceptance criteria, change control, and long-lead manufacturing schedules.
• Experience working directly with engineers, operations teams, integrators, OEMs, and technical suppliers throughout equipment sourcing, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation.
• Experience developing technical and commercial supplier comparisons, total-cost evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for leadership review.
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing within a technical manufacturing environment.

Additional requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in El Segundo, California.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to support supplier, equipment-delivery, installation, commissioning, and manufacturing activities based on business needs.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is

Level 3: $108,000-$134,000 + equity

Salary is based on demonstrated candidate experience, qualifications, level, market conditions, and business considerations.

Benefits and perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158

Applicants may also be considered if they are eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs and will not be influenced by any legally protected status.

We are not working with outside agencies at this time.