Aerospace & Defense NPI Buyer II — ITAR/EAR Focus

Attalon, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Attalon, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials, with emphasis on new product development and transitions to production.

You will ensure part readiness, engage suppliers, align BOMs, manage ECNs, identify long-lead items, and support ECO execution from a supply chain perspective, while conforming to FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Strong ability to manage supplier communications and production-driven priorities.
• Ability to manage fast-paced, cross-functional engineering interactions.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information related to precision engineered components.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute purchase orders for materials, equipment, supplies, and services that support engineering, development, and ongoing operations.
• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and place POs in accordance with procurement policies.
• Manage PO updates, delivery schedules, and follow-up activities to resolve delays, shortages, and other supply issues.
• Lead Supply Chain activities for development projects from concept through launch, ensuring materials and services meet program timelines.
• Represent Supply Chain on cross-functional development teams, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Program Management.
• Track and manage long-lead items, procurement milestones, and material readiness for prototype and development builds
• Monitor project inventory and identify risks that could affect build schedules or material availability.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding activities for new technologies, components, and assemblies.
• Guide and support supplier qualification and capability assessments in coordination with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams.
• Ensure full compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other export control requirements, including supplier eligibility and proper handling of controlled technical data.
• Assist in preparing supply chain plans outlining sourcing needs, risks, and supplier actions for assigned programs.
• Own Engineering Change Order (ECO) execution from a supply chain perspective, ensuring timely supplier alignment and continuity of supply.
• Serve as the backup for Shipping, including preparing outbound shipments and completing required ERP transactions.

Kenntnisse

Supplier communication

ERP systems

Time management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Business/Supply Chain related

Tools

IFS ERP

Oracle ERP

Jobbeschreibung

Attalon, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials, with emphasis on new product development and transitions to production.

You will ensure part readiness, engage suppliers, align BOMs, manage ECNs, identify long-lead items, and support ECO execution from a supply chain perspective, while conforming to FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR.