--- title: 'Senior Buyer at JMA Wireless' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-buyer-jma-wireless-liverpool-6v5ey1w1dp1x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Senior Buyer at JMA Wireless - **Company:** JMA Wireless - **Location:** Liverpool, NY - **Compensation:** $75k–$100k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/jmawireless/7c1ec4f5-bf42-4102-aab1-2995d70f1a3d ## Job description JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country. Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military. 5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. The Senior Buyer is intended to support JMA in its strategic and tactical goals within the supply chain. Supporting internal and external business partners functionally drive the business towards its strategic agenda and tactical execution. Responsible for reviewing drawings, quoting, cost savings, identifying suppliers, negotiating costs and terms, overseeing and maintaining proper inventory levels and material delivery to support production requirements on time. Research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends utilizing SAP. Accurately maintain system data. Develop and maintain relationships with responsible vendor base. Assess financial risks of purchases. Reduce cost of material and operations within the supply chain with a strong focus on suppliers and supporting the business to meet goals and measure KPI’s. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Review of MRP data for requirements - Work cross functionally on FAI’s - Assist in managing supplier scorecards and lead business reviews - Work cross functionally to improve supplier relationships and performance - Manage project load with engineering and other cross functional teams - Create requisitions when needed and convert them into purchase orders - Confirm dates with vendor base - Update SAP information based on confirmations and / or changes - Manage vendor relationships - Review exception messages and react accordingly - Report on and react to material shortages proactively where possible - Negotiate costs and terms and conditions - Manage lead times in SAP - Manage approved vendor lists and identify suppliers - Inventory analytics to improve turns and optimize stocking quantities - Safety stock reviews - Reduce shipping spending by optimizing shipments from vendors - Work cross functionally with planning, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing - Communicating material issues and challenges - Identify key secondary source requirements for critical components and execute with sourcing - Material master data management - Keep lead times and pricing up to date - Help to manage cutovers to new material or REVs - Review engineering drawings - Business reviews and updates on forecast with the vendor base - Identify redundancies and risks in the supply chain - Manage expedites and costs - Assist and advise on shortages Position Requirements: - BS degree preferred (Technical or Supply Chain preferred) - 5+ years of Supply Chain experience, including buying, for a manufacturing organization in an ERP/MRP environment - Experienced in both the strategic and tactical side of procurement - Knowledge in cost analytics and contracts (review, negotiation, terms & conditions) - Exceptional computer skills and SAP experience desired - High degree of initiative and attention to detail in a diverse and highly multi-task environment - Excellent follow up - Strong interpersonal skills ## #LI-TM1 At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you. At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. ## About JMA Wireless ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JMA Wireless designs and manufactures software-based 5G, private wireless networks, and advanced indoor connectivity solutions, all produced in the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped with disclosed $43.9M in total funding) - **Headquarters**: Syracuse, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: John Mezzalingua ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Telecommunications / Wireless Technology - **Target customers**: B2B; Enterprise, Venues (stadiums, casinos, hotels), Public Sector, and Network Operators - **Mission statement**: "Redefine wireless and restore U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G." ## Products & Services - **XRAN™**: A fully software-based, virtualized 5G RAN platform that is interoperable and designed for OpenRAN architectures. Delivered as a SaaS-like software solution for mobile networks. - **IOTA™**: A millimeter-wave platform optimized for high-capacity indoor 5G deployments, such as stadiums and arenas. - **DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)**: Distributed antenna systems for in-building cellular coverage. - **5G-Ready Antennas & Connectors**: Hardware components for 5G infrastructure, designed and manufactured in the U.S. - **Private Wireless Networks**: Turnkey private 5G/LTE network solutions for enterprise, industrial, and campus environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Estimated Annual Revenue**: ~$100M (per data aggregator estimates). - **Total Funding**: $43.9M. - **Headcount**: ~1,000+ employees globally; 484 reported on one aggregator with +1.7% YoY growth. - **Notable Customers/Deployments**: Allegiant Stadium (NFL Raiders), SoFi Stadium (NFL Rams & Chargers), Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, American Dream complex (NJ), Olympic Stadium (Italy). - **Key Milestone**: In 2022 opened a first-of-its-kind 5G manufacturing campus in downtown Syracuse, described as a $100M investment spanning a city block. - **New Acquisition**: Announced that Quintel has joined JMA Wireless and now operates as "Quintel, Powered by JMA" (2026). ## Competitive Advantages - **Only U.S.-owned 5G manufacturer**: This provides a unique value proposition for customers prioritizing supply chain security and "Made in USA" compliance. - **Software-first, OpenRAN architecture**: The XRAN platform is 100% software-based, enabling flexibility, interoperability, and cost efficiency compared to legacy, hardware-locked solutions. - **Proprietary intellectual property**: Combines software (XRAN, TEKO) with advanced hardware manufacturing (antennas, connectors, millimeter-wave IOTA). - **Strong venue/enterprise footprint**: Deployed in some of the world's highest-capacity and most iconic venues, proving real-world performance at scale. ## Strategic Focus - **Restoring U.S. leadership in wireless**: JMA is positioning itself as the domestic alternative in the 5G and OpenRAN transition. - **Scaling private 5G networks**: Targeting enterprise and industrial verticals (manufacturing, education, stadiums) with private wireless solutions. - **International expansion**: Maintaining offices in Italy, India, and Ireland while expanding global customer base. - **Manufacturing & vertical integration**: Investing heavily in U.S.-based production capabilities, including the new Syracuse 5G campus. ## Why Work Here - **Agile & impactful work**: Commonly described internally as having "the size and strength to advance the industry – yet agile and small enough to allow every team member to contribute and stand out from day one" [jmawireless.com](https://jmawireless.com/careers/). - **Fast-growing, global environment**: ~1,000+ employees across 10+ global offices with significant growth +1.7% YoY headcount. - **Great benefits**: - **Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)** and 8 paid holidays for eligible roles. - **401(k) with employer match**: 50% on up to 6% contribution, fully vested in 3 years. - **Tuition reimbursement**: For eligible U.S. employees with at least 1 year service. - **Comprehensive insurance**: Medical/Dental/Vision starting Day 1 (via Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield) plus free Life/AD&D/Disability insurance. - **Health Accounts**: HSA, FSA, Limited Purpose FSA available. - **Strong intern-to-hire pipeline**: 70% of internships result in full-time employment. - **Culture & community**: Known for a "deep commitment to community" including annual Earth Day cleanups and employee fitness/social events at all offices [jmawireless.com](https://jmawireless.com/careers/). - **Work model**: Multiple office locations globally, with flexible and unlimited time off — hybrid/remote policy specifics should be confirmed per role. ## Sources 1. [jmawireless.com - We Are JMA](https://jmawireless.com/we-are-jma/) 2. [jmawireless.com - Careers](https://jmawireless.com/careers/) 3. [jobs.lever.co/jmawireless - Jobs Board](https://jmawireless.com/careers/jobs-board/) 4. 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