--- title: 'Senior Technical Buyer at Rangeview Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-technical-buyer-rangeview-inc-el-segundo-0hgkf08hypcf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # Senior Technical Buyer at Rangeview Inc. - **Company:** Rangeview Inc. - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Posted:** 2026-11-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rangeviewinc/jobs/4476660009 ## Job description Senior Technical Buyer Location: El Segundo, CA Work Policy: Onsite Level: Level 3 Hiring Count: 1 Performance Expectations: Quickly procure complex equipment by understanding the technical requirements provided by Engineering. 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. ## Who we are Rangeview 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 a[video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCk53Se5mMY) where you can check out our team, office and what we are doing here at Rangeview, Inc. What’s in it for you As 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. This 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. You 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. As 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. ## What you’ll need - Bachelor’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. - Demonstrated 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. - Practical 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. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, commercial instincts, and negotiation experience. - Ability to compare technically complex supplier proposals and make objective sourcing recommendations. - Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced onsite manufacturing environment. - Comfort navigating applicable standards, revisions, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria. - Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain. - Ability to pivot in a start-up environment where things change quickly and diversity of thought and creativity are valued. ## What you’ll do - Partner 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. - Own 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. - Develop clear and complete RFXs that enable suppliers to provide accurate technical and commercial proposals. - Identify omissions, exceptions, inconsistencies, and risks within supplier quotations before purchase order placement. - Build 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. - Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, schedule commitments, warranty terms, change control, delivery terms, and appropriate supplier remedies within delegated authority. - Coordinate drawing approval, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, supplier documentation, shipment readiness, equipment delivery, and site acceptance tests. - Build productive supplier relationships that improve quality, lead time predictability, commercial performance, and continuity over time. - Support routine purchasing, supplier onboarding, expediting, basic inventory processes, and logistics coordination. - Document procedures and maintain accessible sourcing records so critical information and supplier knowledge do not depend on one individual. - Cross-train with other Supply Chain team members and share project status updates to ensure continuity across the organization. ## Preferred qualifications - Demonstrated 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. - Experience with structured factory/site acceptance testing, equipment qualification, commissioning, or acceptance processes. - Experience negotiating capital equipment purchases involving milestone payments, installation, commissioning, warranties, acceptance criteria, change control, and long-lead manufacturing schedules. - Experience working directly with engineers, operations teams, integrators, OEMs, and technical suppliers throughout equipment sourcing, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation. - Experience developing technical and commercial supplier comparisons, total-cost evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for leadership review. - Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing within a technical manufacturing environment. Additional requirements - Must be able to work onsite in El Segundo, California. - Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed. - Must be able to support supplier, equipment-delivery, installation, commissioning, and manufacturing activities based on business needs. ## Compensation The salary range for this role is: Level 3:  $108,000-$134,000 + equity Salary is based on demonstrated candidate experience, qualifications, level, market conditions, and business considerations. ## Benefits and perks Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including: - Equity - Unlimited PTO - Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance Compliance Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a: - U.S. citizen or U.S. national - U.S. lawful permanent resident - Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 - Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 Applicants may also be considered if they are eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs and will not be influenced by any legally protected status. We are not working with outside agencies at this time. ## About Rangeview Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Rangeview is rethinking precision investment casting by building a digital, robotic "cyberfoundry" to produce high-quality metal parts faster and cheaper for defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States (with additional offices in El Segundo, CA and Lakewood, CO) - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Cameron Schiller (CEO) and Aeden Gasser-Brennan (CTO) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing; advanced precision casting for aerospace, defense components, and industrial applications. - Target customers: B2B / B2G – primarily defense primes, aerospace OEMs, and manufacturers needing complex cast superalloy parts. - Mission / purpose: Restore America’s industrial foundation by reinventing the technology stack of precision casting using robotics, data processing, and additive manufacturing. ## Products & Services - **Digital Casting Technology (Cyberfoundry)**: A proprietary end-to‑end manufacturing system that combines additive manufacturing of ceramic molds, automated casting, and data-driven quality control. Claimed benefits include higher yield, lower tooling costs, and dramatically reduced lead times compared to traditional investment casting. - **Materials & Capabilities**: Handles nickel, cobalt, and other superalloys (e.g., MAR‑M‑247, IN713LC, IN718); vacuum and air melt casting; surface finishes down to less than 10 µin Ra after superfinishing; supports DFM, NDT, heat treatment, HIP, machining, metallurgical analysis, and mechanical testing. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available. - **Key Metric**: Total disclosed funding ≈ $200K Seed round (CB Insights); also secured a $1.43M U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase II award in 2025 (SBIR.gov). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Berkeley SkyDeck (lead), TenOneTen Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Calibrate Ventures, Shield Capital, and others. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 63.6% year-over-year to ~15 employees (LinkedIn); website traffic up 190% yearly; awarded a significant SBIR contract in 2025; currently hiring for senior engineering and automation roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Differentiated Process**: Replace the multi‑step traditional investment casting with a digital, ceramic‑mold additive process – fewer steps, less tooling cost, faster turnaround. - **Material Expertise**: Deep capability with nickel‑ and cobalt‑based superalloys critical for turbine components; supports high‑precision standards (AMS 2175 Grade A). - **Self‑Reinforcing Moat**: Combining proprietary equipment, software, and materials in a single “cyberfoundry” creates a hard-to-replicate system where machine, material, and data are continuously improved together. ## Strategic Focus - **Priorities**: Scale up production capacity for defense and aerospace customers; further reduce porosity and material waste; automate more steps in the foundry; expand team talent in casting engineering, equipment automation, and government program management. - **Direction**: Deepen partnerships with DoD primes and leverage SBIR wins to move from prototyping to low‑rate initial production. ## Why Work Here - **Impact & Challenge**: Opportunity to redefine a century‑old manufacturing process – ideal for engineers who want to build machines and software that directly shape next‑gen defense components. - **Culture**: Small, tight‑knit team (15–25 people reported); founded by UC Berkeley alumni; early‑stage energy with hands‑on work from concept to production. - **Work Policy**: On‑site / in‑office in Los Angeles (El Segundo) and Colorado offices – not remote. - **Tech Stack**: Uses PostgreSQL, Greenhouse (ATS), NetSuite, Oracle, Java, TypeScript, GraphQL, React, Git – a modern engineering environment. - **Benefits & Perks**: Not extensively documented, but the Built In profile indicates employees report strong growth opportunities and a sense of mission. ## Sources 1. [rangeview.com](https://rangeview.com) 2. [linkedin.com/company/rangeview](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rangeview) 3. [cbinsights.com/company/rangeview](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/rangeview) 4. [builtin.com/company/rangeview](https://builtin.com/company/rangeview) 5. 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