Buyer

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4-day work week

Fridays off

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with benefits

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems Inc. is seeking a Buyer to join our Mesa-based Supply Chain team in Arizona.

The role coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, and services for programs, negotiating with suppliers and issuing purchase orders to support production and compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements. This full-time, on-site position involves collaboration with engineering and planning teams, and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, purchasing, materials and inventory methods.
• Ability to obtain ATF approval for product handling.

Responsibilities

• Issue a high quantity of purchase orders to an established supply base.
• Quote, negotiate, enter data, issue/revise POs, track shipments, and resolve invoice issues.
• Coordinate delivery dates with program teams and suppliers.
• Update department policies and obtain regular status and delivery confirmations.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams including engineering, supplier quality, PM and planning.
• Review requisitions, SOWs, drawings, and supplier capabilities for supplier selection.
• Research new manufacturing processes, products, and price trends to aid cost savings.
• Obtain US Government reporting per FAR and DFAR.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Costpoint

MS Office

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

At Nammo Defense Systems, we take seriously our core values of Precision, Dedication and Care. We are seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team.

How you will be awarded as a Buyer

• Competitive Salary
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days
• Off on Fridays
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

Position Summary

With independent judgment and discretion coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment supplies, and services for use or for further processing within the supplier management organization by performing the following duties for the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Issues a high quantity of purchase orders to a supply base that is mostly established.
• Daily activities include quoting, negotiating, system data maintenance/entry, issuing/revising POs, tracking shipments, updating purchase order status and resolution of invoice issues.
• Work closely with program teams and suppliers to coordinate delivery dates.
• Update and maintain department policies and procedures. Obtain regular status and delivery confirmations from suppliers.
• Ability to work in small cross-functional teams which include functions such as engineering, supplier quality, program management and planning.
• Reviews requisitions, statements of work, drawings, and supplier capabilities to aid in supplier selection.
• Conducts in-depth research on new manufacturing processes, products, and price trends to assist in product development, value analysis, standardization, and recommended cost savings.
• Obtaining regular status and delivery confirmations from suppliers and managing U.S. Government reporting per FAR and DFAR
• Perform other duties as required

Cooperation

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

Level of Decision Making

This position requires daily autonomous decision-making capabilities when working with both internal and external customers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other business study preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain
• Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and inventory methods
• Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in MRP i.e. Project, Costpoint, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and internet for research.

Competencies

• U.S. Government reporting (FAR and DFAR) and specific supplier-related tasks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in-person, via email, and via phone.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Working Conditions

• Full-time on-site position.
• This position may require travel on an as-needed basis.
• This position may require working in diverse settings and conditions.

Note

Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.