Strategic Buyer II – Metals & Fabrication

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

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.