Buyer

Fortem Technologies; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Technologies is seeking an on-site Buyer to support supplier relationships and procurement for production materials. You will review MRP messages, issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, and place purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate inventory counts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 1 year of buying experience, with strong MS Office and ERP/MRP skills, and US citizenship for on-site work in Utah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year direct experience as a Buyer or similar role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong ERP/MRP skills.
• US Citizenship is required for this on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP messages to determine material requirements for customer orders or forecasted demand.
• Send RFQs to prequalified suppliers based on material requirements.
• Review supplier quotes and recommend the best option for purchase.
• Create and execute purchase orders with suppliers.
• Review payment requirements with accounting and help facilitate prepayments as needed.
• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure materials are received according to promised date.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers as requested.
• Support the Engineering Team with sourcing and delivery of prototype materials.
• Help maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Fortem Technologies, Inc.

Skills

MRP knowledge

ERP navigation

Microsoft Office

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Odoo

Global Shop

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Operations Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for supporting the organization’s supply chain needs and ensuring that goods and services required for production are purchased and received in a timely manner. This position will also facilitate the purchase and delivery of internal purchase requisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review MRP messages to determine material requirements for customer orders or forecasted demand
• Send RFQs to prequalified suppliers based on material requirements
• Review supplier quotes and recommend the best option for purchase
• Create and execute purchase orders with suppliers
• Review payment requirements with accounting and help facilitate prepayments as needed
• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure materials are received according to promised date
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers as requested
• Support the Engineering Team with new product development for sourcing and delivery of prototype materials
• Help with maintaining accurate inventory counts
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of Fortem Technologies, Inc.

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience

• This is a 100% on-site role and US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Management or a related field. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• Professional Work Experience: minimum of 1-year direct experience in a Buyer or similar role.
• Excellent computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Knowledge of how MRP works and ability to navigate in ERP system (Odoo or Global Shop experience a plus)

Fortem Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We believe that diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.