Overview: DSLRPros seeks an experienced Purchasing Director to lead procurement at our Chatsworth, CA headquarters. As the main point of contact for all of our suppliers, you'll source components for drones, payloads, software, and accessories, ensuring cost-efficiency and quality. This solo role requires technical drone industry knowledge to scale operations across public safety, inspection, and commercial sectors. Visit www.dslrpros.com.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement purchasing policies to source high-quality materials while minimizing costs, aligning with long-term supply chain goals.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing partners, distributors, and industry stakeholders to secure new product lines and enhance market presence.

Negotiate contracts with domestic and international vendors, ensuring compliance with supply chain regulations, trade laws, and quality standards.

Manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to evaluate and select vendors, conducting due diligence on pricing, reliability, and innovation potential.

Analyze market trends, forecast procurement needs, and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and optimize stock turnover.

Collaborate with finance and product teams on budgeting, vendor performance reviews, and cost-saving initiatives to support scalability.

Oversee quality control of incoming materials, coordinating with operations to ensure product readiness for assembly and distribution.

Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and risk management plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Schedule regular reviews with management. Develop and execute action plans based on their feedback.

Lead cross-functional projects to integrate new product lines (e.g., security trailers, lidar) into the procurement strategy, including vendor onboarding.

Provide strategic procurement insights to leadership, advising on global sourcing trends, sustainability practices, and partnership opportunities to drive growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field ; relevant industry experience is prioritized.

7+ years in procurement, with 3+ in a director-level role, ideally in drone/UAV or tech hardware industries.

Technical knowledge of drones, payloads, and industry trends.

Expertise in ERP systems and negotiation tactics.

Ability to travel occasionally and work in-office in Chatsworth, CA.

Company DescriptionFounded in 2012, DSLRPros is a leading provider of enterprise drone solutions, offering complete packages from manufacturers, plus thermal imaging, software, and accessories. We're expanding into security trailers and lidar, supporting critical industries with innovative technology and expert training.Company DescriptionFounded in 2012, DSLRPros is a leading provider of enterprise drone solutions, offering complete packages from manufacturers, plus thermal imaging, software, and accessories. We're expanding into security trailers and lidar, supporting critical industries with innovative technology and expert training.