Strategic Buyer & Supplier Relations

Century Arms; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the Supply Chain Manager in procuring production, packaging, services, and supplies. The role initiates purchase orders, coordinates with engineering and quality, and ensures timely sourcing activities.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, bid management, cost/term negotiations, and maintaining ERP records. The ideal candidate will monitor supplier performance, manage multiple product lines, and uphold ISO standards while

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of parts, services, and tools.
• Strong supplier negotiation with focus on cost, quality and delivery.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple product lines and perform root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track supplier quality and delivery metrics.
• Utilize competitive bidding processes to select and manage suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Demonstrate negotiating skills with suppliers on prices and terms.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; recommend suppliers on cost, quality and delivery.
• Organize and maintain online supplier folders recording agreements and records.
• Ensure contractual documents reflect terms including payment and incoterms.
• Visit supplier facilities to qualify new sources and resolve issues.
• Maintain BOM lead times and standard costs in ERP system; implement changes.
• Provide timely status updates to team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Work with internal customers to meet procurement goals and deliver value.
• Analyze root causes of accounts payable exceptions and resolve.
• Assist in new sourcing/inventory strategies.
• Maintain strong computer skills including ERP/MRP systems.
• Be organized to manage multiple product lines.
• Manage purchasing and inventory at optimal price and delivery cycles.
• Engage in problem solving and corrective actions.
• Monitor industry trends like shortages and price changes.
• Protect confidentiality of information.
• Support ISO standards and wear PPE as directed.
• Demonstrate firearms safety knowledge.
• Keep workstation and area clean.
• Report maintenance and safety issues promptly.
• Maintain professional conduct with coworkers and management.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and management.
• Participate in 5S daily.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Organized

Procurement

Root cause analysis

Communication

ISO standards

Firearms safety

Vendor management

Job description

Century Arms is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the Supply Chain Manager in procuring production, packaging, services, and supplies. The role initiates purchase orders, coordinates with engineering and quality, and ensures timely sourcing activities.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, bid management, cost/term negotiations, and maintaining ERP records. The ideal candidate will monitor supplier performance, manage multiple product lines, and uphold ISO standards while