Buyer / Planner

About Machina Labs:

At Machina Labs, we’re reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. Our platform uses the largest 6-axis robots on the market to form 2D sheets of metal into complex 3D parts, layer-by-layer.
Traditional sheet metal production was designed for scale, not flexibility. It relies on costly dies and tooling that make lower volume projects prohibitively slow and expensive. We’re changing that. Whether you’re a startup building a few thousand airframes or an automaker prototyping next-generation components, Machina Labs gives you the ability to iterate and manufacture at the speed of software.

With support from the venture arms of Toyota, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin, we’re accelerating the future of manufacturing, one where factories are flexible, production is on-demand, and innovation is unconstrained.

Job Description:

Machina Labs is seeking a Buyer / Planner to support procurement and material planning activities for our Aerospace & Defense programs. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
The Buyer / Planner will own the full purchasing lifecycle, from requisition through receipt while partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain execution with production schedules. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities: :
• Execute day-to-day procurement activities supporting Aerospace & Defense programs.
• Review and process purchase requisitions; create and manage purchase orders through receipt and closure.
• Source and support onboarding of suppliers, including raw material vendors, CNC fabricators, and COTS suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and cost controls to support project objectives.
• Develop and maintain inventory forecasts aligned with production schedules and project demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to prevent production disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Work within ERP/MRP systems to track purchasing activity, inventory levels, and material status.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Finance, and suppliers to resolve non-conforming materials and documentation issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning processes.

Basic Qualifications::
• 4+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to relocate to the Los Angeles metro area (San Fernando Valley), if not local.

Preferred Qualifications::
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO9001, AS9100).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience using data analytics or reporting tools (BI tools, Tableau, advanced Excel).
• Prior experience in Aerospace, Defense, or complex manufacturing supply chains.

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.

We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (888)444-9777. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.