Junior Buyer

Primus Aerospace • Reisterstown, MD

5d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Primus Aerospace is currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join our team at our Maryland facility.
Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined from standard and exotic metals. Primus supports major aerospace programs with companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

Job Purpose:
The Junior Buyer will support the procurement team in sourcing raw materials, hardware, and outside processing services in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn supply chain fundamentals, develop vendor relationships, and grow into a full Buyer role.
You will work closely with senior team members and be trained on all aspects of purchasing, supplier communication, and production support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or graduating soon)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or prior exposure to manufacturing or supply chain is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in sending RFQs and gathering supplier quotes for materials and outside processing
• Support purchase order creation and tracking to ensure on-time delivery to production
• Monitor order status and communicate updates to internal teams
• Help expedite materials and services when needed to support production schedules
• Maintain accurate records of supplier commitments, pricing, and lead times
• Assist in resolving supplier issues such as delays, documentation, or quality concerns
• Support inventory and material planning activities using ERP/MRP systems
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Learn cost analysis, negotiation basics, and supplier performance tracking

Benefits

• PTO
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• long-term and short-term disability

What This Job Offers

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