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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.\nWho we are\nRangeview 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 avideo where you can check out our team, office and what we are doing here at Rangeview, Inc.\nWhat’s in it for you\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\nYou 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.\nAs 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.\nWhat you’ll need\nBachelor’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.\nDemonstrated 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.\nPractical 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.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, commercial instincts, and negotiation experience.\nAbility to compare technically complex supplier proposals and make objective sourcing recommendations.\nStrong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced onsite manufacturing environment.\nComfort navigating applicable standards, revisions, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria.\nAbility to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain.\nAbility to pivot in a start-up environment where things change quickly and diversity of thought and creativity are valued. \nWhat you’ll do\nPartner closely with engineers (Production and R&D) to understand the technical requirements needed for purchases, which include, but are not limited to, equipment, materials, parts, processes, and facility upgrades.\nOwn assigned category purchases end to end, including sourcing strategy, supplier research, RFXs, technical and commercial bid analysis, negotiation, purchase order execution, and supplier follow-through. \nDevelop clear and complete RFXs that enable suppliers to provide accurate technical and commercial proposals.\nIdentify omissions, exceptions, inconsistencies, and risks within supplier quotations before purchase order placement.\nBuild side-by-side technical and commercial comparisons covering performance, capacity, integration requirements (e.g.. utilities, dimensions, controls, etc.), lead times, warranty, serviceability, and total delivered cost.\nNegotiate pricing, payment milestones, schedule commitments, warranty terms, change control, delivery terms, and appropriate supplier remedies within delegated authority.\nCoordinate drawing approval, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, supplier documentation, shipment readiness, equipment delivery, and site acceptance tests.\nBuild productive supplier relationships that improve quality, lead time predictability, commercial performance, and continuity over time.\nSupport routine purchasing, supplier onboarding, expediting, basic inventory processes, and logistics coordination.\nDocument procedures and maintain accessible sourcing records so critical information and supplier knowledge do not depend on one individual.\nCross-train with other Supply Chain team members and share project status updates to ensure continuity across the organization.\nPreferred qualifications\nDemonstrated experience sourcing and purchasing complex industrial or capital equipment in a manufacturing environment, including equipment such as robotics and robot arms, automation systems, CNC equipment, lathes, waterjets, dust-collection systems, vacuum equipment, furnaces, thermal-processing equipment, or similar production machinery.\nExperience with structured factory/site acceptance testing, equipment qualification, commissioning, or acceptance processes.\nExperience negotiating capital equipment purchases involving milestone payments, installation, commissioning, warranties, acceptance criteria, change control, and long-lead manufacturing schedules.\nExperience working directly with engineers, operations teams, integrators, OEMs, and technical suppliers throughout equipment sourcing, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation.\nExperience developing technical and commercial supplier comparisons, total-cost evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for leadership review.\nDemonstrated interest in building a long-term career in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing within a technical manufacturing environment.\nAdditional requirements\nMust be able to work onsite in El Segundo, California.\nMust be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.\nMust be able to support supplier, equipment-delivery, installation, commissioning, and manufacturing activities based on business needs.\nCompensation\nThe salary range for this role is:\nLevel 3: $108,000-$134,000+ equity\nSalary is based on demonstrated candidate experience, qualifications, level, market conditions, and business considerations.\nBenefits and perks\nRangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including:\nEquity\nUnlimited PTO\nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nCompliance\nRangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a:\nU.S. citizen or U.S. national\nU.S. lawful permanent resident\nRefugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157\nAsylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158\nApplicants may also be considered if they are eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.\nRangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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