Buyer I

RED CAT HOLDINGS • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

Blue Ops, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking a full-time Buyer Level 1 for its rapidly growing business developing Unmanned Service Vessels for defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer assists with purchasing, supports engineering and manufacturing teams, and helps ensure timely material planning and delivery. The role requires strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving projects and product requirements.

The position includes supporting purchase requisitions and purchase orders, supplier communications and performance tracking, sourcing and cost negotiations, procurement documentation, and material readiness reviews. The successful candidate will work with internal teams and suppliers to support production and prototype schedules, delivery performance, quality requirements, and procurement processes.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Knowledge of forecasting techniques or demand planning processes.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or D365.
• Experience creating standard operating procedures or contributing to process documentation.
• Working knowledge of Arena PLM or similar product lifecycle management tools.
• Willingness to grow into roles involving supplier relationship management or project-based procurement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with placing purchase orders for materials, components, and services under the direction of senior staff.
• Assess supplier quotes, lead times, and basic sourcing options to support cost-effective procurement.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and finance to align procurement with production and prototype timelines.
• Track order status and follow up with vendors to support on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving to confirm receipt and resolve discrepancies.
• Support documentation and file maintenance in accordance with quality and audit standards.
• Contribute to weekly material readiness reviews for key builds.
• Learn and develop proficiency in procurement systems, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Review purchase requisitions, route them for approval, and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders.
• Manage open purchase orders, including dates, quantities, and confirmations.
• Contact suppliers for updates, advance shipping notices, certificates, expediting decisions, and supplier meetings.
• Track vendor on-time-in-full performance and scorecards, and consolidate sourcing strategies.
• Support cost negotiations, price updates, supplier audits, and annual pricing agreements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding defective material reports and returns to vendors.

Benefits

• Salary plus a generous annual equity package and potential additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed