lumilens - Equipment & Fixture Buyer
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles supporting manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, or related technical categories • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • Demonstrated experience managing RFQs, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and commercial terms for equipment, fixture, or tooling purchases • Strong understanding of supplier management, lead-time planning, cost analysis, and risk mitigation within a manufacturing environment • Proficiency with ERP and purchasing systems, along with strong analytical skills in Excel or similar tools used for quotation, tracking, and spend analysis • Experience purchasing capital equipment, manufacturing fixtures, tooling, or custom mechanical assemblies in a fast-paced hardware or advanced manufacturing environment • Familiarity with prototype builds, NPI, engineering change activity, and production ramp requirements • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and statements of work to support supplier engagement and purchasing decisions • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across technical and operational teams • Experience building supplier relationships, conducting supplier reviews, and driving accountability for quality, delivery, and cost performance • Background in photonics, optics, semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, or other complex technical industries is a plus • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a rapidly scaling environment • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate a computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing • Must be physically able to commute to buildings and move through manufacturing and office environments as needed • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate levels of noise may occur in lab or production areas
Responsibilities
• Own procurement and purchasing activities for manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and related support materials required for prototype, NPI, and production builds • Partner closely with Hardware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing priorities with engineering schedules, build plans, and operational needs • Lead supplier identification, RFQ execution, quote analysis, and purchasing decisions for equipment and fixture requirements in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and service support agreements to meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives • Create and manage purchase orders, track supplier commitments, and coordinate delivery timing to support build readiness and manufacturing execution • Develop strong supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and drive accountability around quality, responsiveness, lead times, and capacity support • Monitor supply risk, long lead items, and supplier constraints, and proactively implement mitigation plans to protect prototype and production schedules • Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and procurement documentation to ensure visibility, reporting accuracy, and smooth cross-functional execution
Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance • Professional development opportunities and certification support • Access to cutting-edge photonics and advanced manufacturing technologies • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams solving complex challenges
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