--- title: JR Buyer at Emcore in Concord, CA description: Emcore is hiring for the JR Buyer role in Concord, CA. Pays $45K–$65K per year. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/jr-buyer-at-emcore-01a1449a-e927-741b-ac6f-9f42c607aac8 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Emcore as JR Buyer in Concord, CA. Pays $45K–$65K per year. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zuq5a2.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Emcore | | **Location** | Concord, CA | | **Salary** | $45K/yr - $65K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Emcore sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Emcore. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $83,000 – $106,000 a year (median $100,000). ## Description **Job Title: Jr. Buyer** **Department: Supply Chain** **Reports To: Supply Chain Manager** **Job Type: Exempt** **Location: Concord, CA; 100% on-site** *At EMCORE LLC, we're committed to attracting and nurturing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. Our employees share a common purpose-supporting our customers' missions while pursuing their own professional growth. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive. Core to our values is a steadfast commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity in everything we do*. **About EMCORE LLC** EMCORE LLC is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros, ring laser gyros, and MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications. **Position Summary:** This position is responsible for purchasing components and developing strong relationships with a variety of suppliers. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the role balances supply continuity to support customer demand and business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Responsible for submitting requisitions, securing quotations, processing orders and reacting to demand changes through ERP system. - Work with Engineering and Quality to ensure suppliers are technically qualified. - Supporting Supplier Scorecard Program. - Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and ERP data. - Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, including extended lead times, allocation challenges, obsolescence concerns, and supplier constraints. - Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. - Review inventory levels, support inventory reduction plans. - Ad hoc support functions as assigned. **Desired Characteristics:** - Maintains an upbeat, can‑do attitude in all work situations, contributing to a positive team environment. - Good time management skills, detail oriented, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication. - Consistently demonstrates integrity and accountability in all professional responsibilities. - Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly. - Able to work within a schedule driven environment; timing and a sense of urgency is a critical function of this role. - Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience with inventory and supply chain processes. - Working knowledge of ERP systems (such as INFOR) and advanced Excel. - Familiarity with electronic components, PCB fabrication processes, and reading technical schematics. - Knowledge / Experience with ISO-9001, AS-9100, and IPC Requirements. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Education: College degree preferred, or equivalent experience. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Emcore LLC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. **Compensation:** This position offers salary range of $45K - $65K depending on the candidate's experience, skill set, and overall qualifications. **Benefits:** EMCORE LLC offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401k company match, FSA account, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, PTO, and paid company holidays. ***As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates/employees pass a criminal background check, prior to starting employment.** ***ITAR REQUIREMENTS:** *Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non- "U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.* EMCORE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ****As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment*** ## Skills - Enterprise Resource Planning - Infor ERP - ITAR Compliance - Problem Solving - Purchasing - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Obsolescence Management - Time Management - Purchase Requisitioning - Blueprint Reading - Electronic Components - Supply Chain - Attention to Detail - PCB Fabrication - New Product Introduction (Npi) - Quoting and Estimating - Excel Formulas - Detail Oriented - Form I-9 Compliance ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Procurement & Sourcing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/procurement-and-sourcing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Buyer / Purchasing Agent jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/procurement-and-sourcing/buyer-purchasing-agent?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/aviation-and-aerospace-component-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 12199 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)