Buyer - Manufacturing

Job Title: Buyer

Job Summary:  We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support daily procurement activities, supplier coordination, and material availability requirements. This role is responsible for executing purchase orders, managing supplier communications, monitoring delivery performance, and ensuring materials and services are available to support production schedules. The Buyer will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain continuity of supply while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

ERP & Purchasing System Management: Maintain accurate purchasing data within Global Shop Solutions (GSS) ERP system, including supplier information, pricing, lead times, and purchase order records. Support data integrity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for machined components, raw materials, and services. Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery to support production requirements.

Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, order acknowledgments, delivery schedules, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Material Availability & Expediting: Monitor open orders and proactively expedite critical materials to prevent production disruptions. Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, and Inventory teams to resolve shortages and delivery issues.

Reporting & Follow-Up: Track supplier performance, delivery metrics, and purchasing activities. Generate routine reports and maintain accurate procurement records.

Cost & Delivery Management: Support cost reduction initiatives by obtaining competitive quotes, evaluating supplier options, and identifying opportunities to improve delivery performance and overall value.

Process Compliance: Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Support continuous improvement efforts to streamline procurement processes.

Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to support changing business requirements and ensure uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2-5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience procuring machined components, fabricated parts, raw materials, or manufacturing services.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing software such as SAP, Coupa, etc.; experience with Global Shop Solutions (GSS) ERP is preferred.
• Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier coordination, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Ability to analyze supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to perform data analysis, reporting, document preparation, and purchasing-related tracking.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of supplier performance monitoring, expediting, and inventory management practices.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal procurement requirements, including FAR/DFARS, within aerospace and defense manufacturing environments.