BUYER II

Ravelin Defense Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravelin Defense Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing professional to manage vendor relations and material flow for metal fabrication needs.

This role supports production by issuing POs, obtaining quotes, and expediting orders while maintaining accurate ERP records. Ideal candidates have manufacturing purchasing experience, familiarity with ITAR requirements, and the ability to navigate fast-paced environments while delivering timely solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or inventory management preferred.
• 2+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing if no bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ year buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication industry desired.
• Familiarity with ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver targeted solutions.

Responsibilities

• Submit purchase orders for vendor pricing and delivery quotes.
• Track purchase orders and flow down required requirements to suppliers.
• Expedite orders to support production demand for materials, goods and services.
• Maintain the status of open orders and reporting.
• Elevate issues affecting existing orders as well as orders needing to be placed.
• Communicate when delivery time expectations cannot be met.
• Enter and maintain vendor account information in the ERP system.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve issues causing delays in the department.
• Adhere to ISO procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or inventory management

Associated degree with 2+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Responsibilities:Submit purchase orders for vendor pricing/delivery quotesCreate purchase orders and flow down the proper associated requirements to suppliersTrack purchase order acknowledgementsExpedite orders to support production demand for materials, goods and servicesMaintain the status of open orders reportingElevate issues affecting existing orders as well as orders needing to be placedCommunicate when delivery time expectations cannot be metComplete reporting requirements as defined by supervisorDevelop and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliersEnter and maintain vendor account information in the business management/ERP systemFollow-up and address issues regarding supplier pricing of associated productsEstablish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customersIdentify, troubleshoot and resolve issues that are causing extra time to work through in the departmentWork effectively by oneself as well as in a team environmentAdhere to ISO procedure qualificationsContribute to and support continuous improvement initiativesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisorEducation:A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or inventory management is preferredAn associated degree with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a bachelor’s degreeExperience:1 + years buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredExperience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desiredKnowledge of metal and fabrication materialsUnderstanding of vendor relations and specific function capabilities as they relate to metal fabrication process is desiredFamiliarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver targeted solutions is required