Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer

Trio Manufacturing | El Segundo, CA (Relocating to Carson, CA)

THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Trio isn't just hiring, we're expanding. In a defining move that signals exactly where we're headed, we're relocating from our 40,000 sq ft facility in El Segundo to a brand-new 130,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Carson. More than triple the space, triple the capability, and triple the opportunity for the right people to grow with us and leave their fingerprint on something truly special.

For the right Buyer, this isn't just a job offer. It's an invitation to join a growing precision defense manufacturer at exactly the right moment and make a lasting impact on how we operate, scale, and succeed.

If you've ever wanted to be part of a company at exactly the right moment, this is it.

ABOUT TRIO

Trio is a high-precision manufacturing company specializing in defense and the most technically demanding components in Southern California. We hold ourselves to an uncompromising standard — in our parts, our processes, and our people.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will manage the procurement of raw materials, hardware, services, and shop floor supplies that keep our precision manufacturing operation running. You'll bring strong negotiation skills, sharp organizational instincts, and a proactive mindset to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, every time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and purchase raw materials, hardware, services, and shop floor supplies in support of defense manufacturing operations
• Develop and implement effective negotiation strategies with key suppliers to achieve cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
• Manage and nurture supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contract terms and company standards
• Review incoming materials upon arrival to verify quality and accuracy
• Monitor stock levels, perform pre-purchase stock checks, and track expiration dates to ensure continuous material availability
• Screen and qualify vendors for required processes, maintaining accurate approved and disapproved vendor records
• Generate purchase orders directly from internal jobs, ensuring all verbiage aligns with job-specific requirements
• Maintain thorough and organized documentation for cost analysis and vendor approvals
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; 4+ years of related experience preferred
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, quality basics, and engineering workflows
• Proficiency in Excel for production scheduling; experience with MRP systems required
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practical application
• Strong ability to track, report, and communicate purchasing status
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Forklift experience a plus

WHY JOIN TRIO NOW

Our move to a 130,000 sq ft facility in Carson is more than a relocation, it's a statement about where Trio is headed. With expanded capacity comes expanded opportunity: more programs, more complexity, and more room for the right people to grow into leadership and shape the future of a company that's making its mark in Southern California's defense manufacturing industry.

The people who join us today won't just fill roles, they'll help define them.

Apply today — and let's build something great together!