2026 Associate Buyer - Hunt Valley, MD

Textron • Hunt Valley, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. You will study market trends, interview vendors, and recommend sources of supply. You will solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation. You will monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed. You will negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or a purchase order cancellation. You will obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation, and check and improve the payment of invoices. You will develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes and support the preparation of proposal cost data.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in weld process, mechanical and custom fab.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply
• Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed
• Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation
• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation
• Check and improve payment of invoices
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes
• Support preparation of proposal cost data

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level