Buyer at Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Salem, Ohio

Job Description:

Buyer

Position Title: Buyer

Reports To: Procurement Manager

Position Summary:

Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a buyer for the purchasing department. This position would directly support the purchasing team in day-to-day activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and with high quality. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Skills Desired:

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

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.