Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Ward Leonard.; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Components Division is seeking a Buyer to support our supply chain team in day-to-day activities, ensuring production milestones are met with high quality. The role emphasizes RFQs, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will work closely with planning and operations to maintain schedules and may assist with payables and invoicing questions. Travel up to 10% is required in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/supply chain environment.
• 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.

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

Supplier relationships

Expediting

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project juggling

Travel up to 10%

ERP experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related business

Tools

Infor Visual

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Components Division is seeking a Buyer to support our supply chain team in day-to-day activities, ensuring production milestones are met with high quality. The role emphasizes RFQs, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will work closely with planning and operations to maintain schedules and may assist with payables and invoicing questions. Travel up to 10% is required in this role.