Senior Buyer – Aerospace & Defense, NPI Focus

Attalon, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Buyer III to manage procurement for development projects, expediting, and supplier coordination. You’ll execute POs, issue RFQs, negotiate terms, and monitor deliveries to keep schedules on track.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain or procurement, experience with ERP systems (IFS Cloud or Oracle), and a strong track record in FAR/DFARS compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to manage supplier communications and production-driven priorities.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for materials, equipment, supplies, and services that support development and operations.
• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and place POs.
• Manage PO updates, delivery schedules, and follow-up activities to resolve delays and shortages.
• Lead Supply Chain activities for development projects from concept through launch.
• Represent Supply Chain on cross-functional teams with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and Quality.
• Monitor long-lead items, procurement milestones, and material readiness for prototypes.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and export controls.

Skills

Supplier coordination

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

IFS Cloud

Oracle ERP

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Buyer III to manage procurement for development projects, expediting, and supplier coordination. You’ll execute POs, issue RFQs, negotiate terms, and monitor deliveries to keep schedules on track.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain or procurement, experience with ERP systems (IFS Cloud or Oracle), and a strong track record in FAR/DFARS compliance and cross-functional collaboration.