Sr. Retail Buyer Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtSr. Retail BuyerLos Angeles, California$93,100–$109,400 / yearDesigned by Ma Yansong of MAD with a landscape by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, the Museum is in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on an 11-acre campus that includes new green space and a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, retail store, and community spaces. Reporting to the Director of Retail & Product Licensing, the Senior Retail Buyer leads the merchandising and category buying strategy for a curated retail experience that reflects the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, collections, and storytelling approach.
Fashion Retail Buyer Crossroads Trading Co. Inc.Fashion Retail BuyerPalo Alto, Town & Country, CA$19.20–$22.20 / hourSince opening the doors of its first location in the heart of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, Crossroads has expanded over time to 39 retail locations spanning Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York, Houston, and Dallas. You’ll learn how to run a second-hand business– you’ll embody an entrepreneurial spirit- learning everything from buying, merchandising and inventory practices to gaining and maintaining the trust of a customer base who has been devoted since day one.
Retail Buyer Crossroads Trading Co. Inc.Retail BuyerHollywood, Melrose Ave, CA$18.37–$21.37 / hourOne of the first companies to pioneer secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, Crossroads Trading has been buying, selling, and consigning name brand and designer clothing in a friendly, fun, and fashionable atmosphere since 1991. Since opening the doors of its first location in the heart of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, Crossroads has expanded over time to 38 retail locations spanning Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York, and Houston.
NewRetail Buyer, Year-Round Mammoth MountainRetail Buyer, Year-RoundMammoth Lakes, CaliforniaAs part of Mammoth Resorts’ Retail Administration team, the primary role of the Retail Buyer is to develop and execute product assortment based on fiscal year budget and open to buy (OTB), manage and support resort initiative to successfully grow revenue, while protecting initial markup value to support gross margin, and increase stock turns of assigned categories. A critical success factor for the Retail Buyer is the ability to analyze sales trends to identify and maximize growth opportunities for the retail business while fostering strong relationships with industry partners and collaborating closely with resort leaders to drive business results.
Fashion Retail Buyer Crossroads Trading Co.Fashion Retail BuyerPalo Alto, CaliforniaYou’ll learn how to run a second-hand business– you’ll embody an entrepreneurial spirit- learning everything from buying, merchandising and inventory practices to gaining and maintaining the trust of a customer base who has been devoted since day one. Since opening the doors of its first location in the heart of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, Crossroads has expanded over time to 38 retail locations spanning Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York, and Houston.
Retail Buyer Crossroads Trading Co.Retail BuyerBerkeley, CaliforniaAbout CrossroadsOne of the first companies to pioneer secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, Crossroads Trading has been buying, selling, and consigning name brand and designer clothing in a friendly, fun, and fashionable atmosphere since 1991. You’ll learn how to run a second-hand business– you’ll embody an entrepreneurial spirit- learning everything from buying, merchandising and inventory practices to gaining and maintaining the trust of a customer base who has been devoted since day one.
Senior Buyer Revolve Group IncSenior BuyerCerritos, CA$95,000–$105,000 / hourOwn the seasonal footwear assortment strategy across key categories • Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and customer data to inform buying decisions and optimize assortment depth and breadth • Identify emerging trends, key brands, and white-space opportunities aligned with brand positioning and customer demand • Build and manage seasonal buy plans that align with financial targets and growth objectives • Negotiate pricing, terms, exclusives, and promotional support to maintain margin and differentiation. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Existing relationships with key footwear brands, such as Nike, On, Adidas, New Balance, and Salomon • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment • Strong commercial and trend acumen coupled with data-driven decision making • Experience with footwear product development • Excellent collaboration and leadership skills.
Senior Buyer, Women's & Unisex, China & North Asia Alo LLCSenior Buyer, Women's & Unisex, China & North AsiaBeverly Hills, CA$120,000–$130,000 / yearReporting into Buying leadership, you will partner closely with International Merchandising and International Planning to drive the success and rapid growth of the China & North Asia business. Own the development of sales forecasts and unit plans from a bottoms-up perspective for all Women's & Unisex seasonal and carryover styles across China & North Asia markets.
Senior Buyer - Mark & Graham Williams Sonoma IncSenior Buyer - Mark & GrahamSan Francisco, CA$110,000–$130,000 / yearWe offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
Buyer Guess IncBuyerLos Angeles, CA38081BRLA - World Headquarters Corporate - Los Angeles, CA Click here for more information$80,000.00$90,000.00Base salary will be determined on various factors, including but not limited to, market data, internal equity, relevant background, and experience for the specified role. Participate in bottoms-up planning meetings that determine quantities for all styles, evaluate buys at style, class and Department level against initial plans, and determine retail prices for all styles.
NewAssociate Buyer Fashion Choice Pte LtdAssociate BuyerLos Angeles, CAHeadquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. Photoshoot Asset Preparation: Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product lists and curated outfit pairings for manager review.
NewAssociate Buyer SheinAssociate BuyerLos Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. Photoshoot Asset Preparation: Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product lists and curated outfit pairings for manager review.
Assistant Buyer Grocery Outlet IncAssistant BuyerEmeryville, CAThe role: You will be a part of the MTO (Made-to-Order) team; the MTO Team is responsible for the category management decisions, assortment planning, seasonal planning, RFP's and the buying and replenishment of everyday items. This role ensures accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communications between vendors, corresponding buyers, stores, and other departments within the company.
Senior Media Buyer (Meta) eJamSenior Media Buyer (Meta)Santa Ana, CARemoteThis role is not a fit if you're looking for a fully remote position, prefer to work strategy at arm's length without being hands-on in the platform day-to-day, need heavy oversight to manage your own campaign workload, or are uncomfortable with ad performance shifting quickly and needing fast course-correction. Budget & Spend Allocation: Manage daily and monthly ad spend, reallocating budget across campaigns and audiences to hit CPA/ROAS targets.
Assistant Buyer BootBarn.comAssistant BuyerIrvine, CACollaborate and establish rapport with cross-functional partners including, but not limited to, Vendors, Buyers, Planners, Allocators, Visual Merchandisers, Marketing, E-commerce, Item-setup, SSMC, Warehouse personnel, Accounting, and Field team. The Assistant Buyer is responsible for assisting Buyer in all day-to-day functions within the department, including, but not limited to, product selection process utilizing retail metrics/analysis to achieve company sales, margin, and inventory plan.
Senior Buyer SheinSenior BuyerLos Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. You will leverage sales data to inform product decisions and manage the end-to-end development process, including trend research, supplier identification, purchase order execution, and on-time delivery.
Buyer- Mens Screens Tilly's IncBuyer- Mens ScreensIrvine, CA$100,000–$115,000 / hourLeaders are empowered to mentor talent, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a culture rooted in proactive collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset. Tillys supports ongoing leadership development through hands-on learning, cross-functional exposure, and advancement opportunities tailored to individual growth paths.
Assistant Buyer MINISO USAAssistant BuyerWest Covina, CaliforniaFull timeProvide basic analysis of key business data to the Buying team, including the use of retail math to understand the business, monitoring of merchandise reports, Open-To-Buy, stock analysis and other ad hoc analysis to project sales and inventory levels. Job Summary: MINISO is looking for an Assistant Buyer who will be responsible for assisting the buying team in creating an exciting and timely product assortment that meets or exceeds the sales volume and profit for the department.
Buyer Revolve Group IncBuyerCerritos, CA$80,000–$85,000 / yearLeveraging the power of REVOLVE's data-driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify specific market niches, developing brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE's family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD, and a portfolio of 24 + owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.
Assistant Buyer Windsor IncAssistant BuyerSanta Fe Springs, CATeam members are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. The Assistant Buyer position at Windsor is one that focuses on supporting the Buyer in the areas of vendor communication, negotiation, style selection, inventory management and have a strong command of the on order.
Buyer - Active Segment Revolve Group IncBuyer - Active SegmentCerritos, CA$80,000–$85,000 / yearThrough 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty styles.
Replenishment Buyer LuLu's Fashion Lounge LLCReplenishment BuyerLos Angeles, CAThe stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. The ideal control buyer is motivated, results-oriented, and committed to the success of reorder SKUs driven by analysis of the stock-to-sales ratio, seasonal trends, and onsite merchandising.
Associate Buyer - WSS Foot LockerAssociate Buyer - WSSGardena, California$75,000–$95,000 / yearFull timeMaintain line sheets, sample management, item setup, SKU attributes, and product readiness across stores and eCommerce channels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities: Assist in building seasonal assortments by preparing selling history, competitive scans, and style performance recaps that reflect the WSS customer and market trends.
Buyer, Local Investment Mediabrands Worldwide IncBuyer, Local InvestmentLos Angeles, CAIPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab.
Senior Buyer/Planner Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.Senior Buyer/PlannerBenicia, CA$76,960–$104,000Beyond daily operations, the Senior Buyer/Planner leads high-level negotiations and contract management to secure optimal pricing and lead times. If you thrive in a fast paced atmosphere, enjoy exercising creative problem-solving skills and exploring uncharted territory, then read on.
Senior Buyer, Out of Home Publicis Groupe SASenior Buyer, Out of HomeLos Angeles, CA$60,800–$89,600 / yearQualifications This could be an outstanding opportunity for you if you have 4-5 years of experience negotiating OOH Investment and are great with people; If you are approachable, collaborative, responsible and accountable; If you exhibit sharp attention to detail and strong math skills; If you have an intermediate knowledge of Excel and experience with OX and MediaX media platforms; If you have a strong understanding of OOH measurement (Geopath). Company description Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the investment arm of Publicis Media, supercharging our agencies and clients to drive smart application of investment by leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence.
Senior Buyer INSPYR SolutionsSenior BuyerLong Beach, CA$60–$70 / hourInformation collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
Senior Buyer (West Coast Operations) Collectors Holdings, Inc.Senior Buyer (West Coast Operations)Santa Ana, CA$85,000–$101,000 / yearYou will play a central role in new part introductions and product launches, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through to production ramp. We're looking for a Senior Buyer to lead the procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services critical to the production process and supporting West Coast & Asia operations.
Senior Buyer, Machining VastSenior Buyer, MachiningLong Beach, CaliforniaVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Assistant Buyer- Fresh Meat Grocery Outlet IncAssistant Buyer- Fresh MeatEmeryville, CAEnsures that purchase orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner; and monitors the timely arrival of order in all warehouses or reschedules when necessary. You will enter and monitor all data entered into our systems including but not limited to Item Information, Product Images, Purchase Order Creation and Master Vendor Files.
NewUsed Vehicle Buyer - Private Party EverUsed Vehicle Buyer - Private PartySan Francisco, CA$60,000–$100,000 / yearBased out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Lithia, Penske, Carvana, Lyft, Meta, J.P. Our AI-native product and operations power our full-stack auto retail business, serving EV buyers and sellers across the nation, both online and offline.
Senior Buyer, Production Planner CoreTechsSenior Buyer, Production PlannerMorgan Hill, CA$71,000–$85,000 / yearThis role ensures alignment between supply and demand by owning purchasing strategy, managing supplier performance, and developing executable production schedules. The position plays a critical role in driving on-time delivery, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring material and capacity readiness to meet customer commitments.
Senior Buyer Jess BusheySenior BuyerScotts Valley, California$43–$50 / hourThe Senior Buyer will be responsible for strategic and tactical procurement operations, supporting production and operational objectives, and contributing as a subject-matter expert within the procurement function. Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic team in California.
Sr. Buyer ELECTRO ENTERPRISES, INC.Sr. BuyerCAThe focus of this position is to maximize the company gross margins, help the sales organization win more business through better sourcing/costing and assist with inventory management to maximize return on investment and meet customer and company requirements. Buyer will be responsible for the costing, negotiation, profit, purchasing, sourcing, sales team and production support, technical assistance, bill of material and inventory management of product/material procured in support of the company's business.
Senior Buyer (West Coast Operations) Collaborative SolutionsSenior Buyer (West Coast Operations)Santa Ana, CaliforniaYou will play a central role in new part introductions and product launches, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through to production ramp. We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to lead the procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services critical to the production process and supporting West Coast & Asia operations.
Senior Buyer Turion SpaceSenior BuyerIrvine, CaliforniaIn addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for: Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success. Identify and develop strategic supplier agreements, including long-term agreements (LTAs), stocking arrangements, and blanket orders, to reduce risk and improve cost predictability.
Buyer - Women''''s, Denim and Denim Shorts Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.Buyer - Women''''s, Denim and Denim ShortsAnaheim, CA$100,000–$110,000 / yearPacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more. Work closely with other departments, including marketing, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure that their purchasing strategies are well integrated across the company.
Senior Buyer Ultimate Staffing ServicesSenior BuyerWoodland Hills, California$60,000–$65,000This role ensures materials are available in the correct quantities and timelines through MRP‑driven planning, supplier coordination, and proactive inventory management. The Senior Buyer / Materials Planner is responsible for managing the planning and procurement of components to support production schedules and overall supply chain performance.
Senior Buyer Pacific DefenseSenior BuyerSunnyvale, CA$90,000–$130,000This role requires a highly capable procurement professional with strong negotiation skills, supplier management expertise, and a proven ability to drive cost reduction initiatives, establish long-term supplier agreements, improve lead times, and support aggressive production schedules for mission-critical defense programs. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience purchasing electronic components, printed wiring boards (PWBs), cable assemblies, machined/fabricated metal chassis, and complex electro-mechanical hardware within a high-mix, low-volume defense manufacturing environment.
Senior Buyer Terabase EnergySenior BuyerWoodland, CA$80,000–$90,000Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. Role summary As a Senior Buyer at Terabase Energy, you will lead the procurement strategy for assigned products and services, ensuring the organization secures the best quality materials at optimal prices.
Senior Buyer VastSenior BuyerLong Beach, CaliforniaVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Sr. Buyer/Planner - Components Super Micro Computer IncSr. Buyer/Planner - ComponentsSan Jose, CA$100,000–$133,000 / yearJob Summary: Under general direction, the Senior Buyer/Planner at Super Micro Computer, Inc. plans and coordinates the purchasing functions of the technological division; coordinate the work of the buyers, purchases high quality supplies, materials and equipments in accordance with informal and formal bidding procedures; prepare specifications and contracts for services/supplies. About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide.
Senior Buyer (Temp to Hire) Crane Pumps & Systems IncSenior Buyer (Temp to Hire)Burbank, CA$99,700–$122,500 / yearProficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
Sr. Buyer EsriSr. BuyerRedlands, CaliforniaIn this role, you’ll work closely with internal partners and external suppliers to deliver value through strategic sourcing, thoughtful supplier management, and a focus on quality, cost, and service. We’re seeking a Senior Buyer who brings strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a collaborative approach to purchasing indirect goods and services that keep our business moving forward.
Senior Buyer SourceabilitySenior BuyerAliso Viejo, CAWith innovation, quality andlogistics as the backbone of the company, Sourceability'scutting-edge products and services expedite the procurement process across a wide range of industries, including communications/cellular, consumer electronics, and auto manufacturing. As a Senior Buyer you will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth, optimizing procurement strategies, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and products.
Senior Buyer Staffmark Group LlcSenior BuyerPlacentia, CA$105,000–$120,000 / yearAt Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.
Buyer Gibson HomewaresBuyerCommerce, CA$50,000–$60,000 / yearFull timeFor over 40 years and four generations, our Los Angeles-based company has built a portfolio of trusted brands, including Gibson Elite, Bloomhouse, Gibson Home, and Soho Lounge, along with partnerships with Martha Stewart, Calphalon, Sur La Table, Babish, Kenmore, Crock-Pot, Oster, Mr. Coffee and Peanuts. Gibson Homewares is a leading U.S. manufacturer in tabletop and housewares, offering dinnerware, cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools for everyday cooking, dining, and entertaining.
Senior Buyer Velo3D IncSenior BuyerFremont, CA$95,000–$120,000 / yearOwn end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities including sourcing strategy supplier selection negotiations and execution • Lead complex supplier negotiations focused on cost lead time quality and risk reduction • Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Operations • Serve as escalation point for supplier performance delivery issues and quality concerns • Develop and maintain supplier scorecards lead corrective action and continuous improvement efforts • Ensure materials availability to support production plans while optimizing inventory investment • Maintain and improve purchasing data integrity in ERPMRP systems pricing lead times MOQ • Support makebuy decisions and new product introduction NPI sourcing activities • Mentor junior buyers or planners as needed in a small-team environment • Contribute to supply chain policies controls and process improvements. Required 5-8 years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing strategic suppliers Strong understanding of supply chain risk inventory economics and cost structures Advanced proficiency in ERPMRP systems and Excel analysis scenario modeling Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions with incomplete information Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Used Car Buyer/Trade-In Specialist Stevens Creek HyundaiUsed Car Buyer/Trade-In SpecialistSanta Clara, California$36,000–$150,000 / yearAs a Used Car Buyer/Trade In Specialist, you are responsible for following up with leads and creating valuable guest experience for customers wanting to sell or trade in their vehicles. Our enthusiastic and courteous team, award-winning culture, combined with our cutting-edge technology, provide guests with a one-of-a-kind, “best-in-class" dealership experience.
Senior Buyer Turion Space Corp.Senior BuyerIrvine, CA$120,000–$150,000 / yearIn addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for: Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the companys success. Identify and develop strategic supplier agreements, including long-term agreements (LTAs), stocking arrangements, and blanket orders, to reduce risk and improve cost predictability.