Buyer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Components Division seeks a Buyer to support its supply chain team in day‑to‑day procurement to ensure production stays on schedule and quality remains high.

The role requires issuing RFQs and purchase orders, expediting orders, and building strong supplier relationships while coordinating with planning and operations to meet manufacturing schedules. Travel up to 10% and NOFORN considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related business.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/supply chain environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• ERP experience, preferably Infor Visual.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Issuing RFQs and purchase orders timely to support production.
• Managing supplier due dates and expediting crucial orders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Work with planning and operations to support manufacturing schedules.
• Assist with payables and invoicing questions/issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Skills

RFQ management

Supplier relationship management

Excel/Office tools

Blueprints/drawings comprehension

Negotiation with suppliers

Multi-project management

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related business

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

Job description

Position: Buyer

Position Summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Components Division is in need of a buyer for their supply chain team. This position would directly support the supply chain team in day-to-day activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and with high quality. Fairbanks Morse Defense, Components Division offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted organization in the defense industry.

Essential Job Functions

• Issuing RFQs and purchase orders timely to support production
• Managing supplier due dates and expediting crucial orders
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers
• Work with planning and operations to support manufacturing schedules
• Assist with payables and invoicing questions/issues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Skills Desired

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/supply chain environment required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related business from an accredited institution
• Excellent analytical and financial skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Working experience in an ERP system, preferably Infor Visual
• Highly skilled in Excel, Word, Power-Point
• Be able to comprehend blueprints and drawings
• Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.