The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, components, equipment, and services required to support defense manufacturing operations. The position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are available on schedule, meet technical and quality requirements, and are purchased at competitive costs.
The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry, with experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, lead times, and material requirements.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Defense, aerospace, government contracting, or precision manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier negotiations, inventory, and material lead times.
- Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
- U.S. work authorization required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems.
- Experience purchasing metals, machined components, electronics, castings, forgings, or other defense-related materials.
- Experience with government/defense contracts.
- Experience with ERP systems, Business Central a plus
Buyer in Stafford at Adecco
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