Strategic Materials Buyer II

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC is seeking a proactive purchaser to manage material sourcing and supplier relationships. You will schedule deliveries, maintain PO files, and drive down lead times to meet manufacturing demands.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and lean principles. On-site position with cross-functional collaboration across supply chain and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with MRP systems, inventory control, BOMs, and routing.
• Lean / 5S knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP signals to plan material deliveries meeting demand.
• Purchase raw materials, MRO, and non-raw items with supplier follow-through.
• Maintain purchase orders and supplier records, ensuring accuracy.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers to reduce costs.
• Drive down lead times and improve Kanban and stock programs.
• Collaborate with quality and operations on returns and defects.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Organized

Time management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Suite

MRP/ERP systems

Lean & 5S principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related discipline

3+ years related experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC is seeking a proactive purchaser to manage material sourcing and supplier relationships. You will schedule deliveries, maintain PO files, and drive down lead times to meet manufacturing demands.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and lean principles. On-site position with cross-functional collaboration across supply chain and operations.