Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. Backed by Squadra Ventures.
About the role
Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Buyer III - Electronics & PCBA to join our Supply Chain team. This is an advanced individual contributor role for an experienced electronics procurement professional who brings deep knowledge of electronic components, PCBAs, suppliers, distribution channels, and electronics manufacturing.
What they're looking for
- Demonstrated hands-on experience sourcing and purchasing PCBAs and electronic components across prototype, new product introduction, production ramp, and/or sustained production environments
- Demonstrated experience leading RFQs, analyzing supplier quotations, negotiating commercial terms, administering purchase orders, managing shortages, and driving supplier performance and delivery recovery
- Demonstrated ownership, urgency, organization, attention to detail, and commercial judgment, with the ability to manage competing production and program priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage, 80% sponsored by the company
- Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
- Paid Parental Leave
More about this role
Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Buyer III - Electronics & PCBA to join our Supply Chain team. This is an advanced individual contributor role for an experienced electronics procurement professional who brings deep knowledge of electronic components, PCBAs, suppliers, distribution channels, and electronics manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines hands-on buying experience with the technical fluency and commercial judgment to independently work through complex electronics supply challenges, identify alternatives, and bring informed recommendations to Engineering and Supply Chain. You will serve as a subject matter expert for electronics procurement while remaining close to execution: placing and expediting purchase orders, managing supplier performance and shortages, and ensuring material is available to support production.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the procurement subject matter expert for electronics, including PCBAs, bare PCBs, electronic components, interconnects, cable and harness assemblies, electromechanical assemblies, and related production hardware; support adjacent commodities as business priorities require.
- Execute day-to-day...
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