BUYER II

Ravelin Defense Inc.•Ashwaubenon, WI

11d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an experienced level position located in Green Bay, WI, with a salary range of $65,000.00 - $75,000.00. The role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production demands. The buyer will also be responsible for data entry, issue resolution, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or inventory management is preferred
An associated degree with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
1 + years buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired
Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials
Understanding of vendor relations and specific function capabilities as they relate to metal fabrication process is desired
Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver targeted solutions is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance

Responsibilities

Submit purchase orders for vendor pricing/delivery quotes
Create purchase orders and flow down the proper associated requirements to suppliers
Track purchase order acknowledgements
Expedite orders to support production demand for materials, goods and services
Maintain the status of open orders reporting
Elevate issues affecting existing orders as well as orders needing to be placed
Communicate when delivery time expectations cannot be met
Complete reporting requirements as defined by supervisor
Develop and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers
Enter and maintain vendor account information in the business management/ERP system
Follow-up and address issues regarding supplier pricing of associated products
Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues that are causing extra time to work through in the department
Work effectively by oneself as well as in a team environment
Adhere to ISO procedure qualifications
Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor