Sr Buyer - FMC

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Salem, OH

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for raw-material procurement within the newly formed central Fairbanks Morse Components (FMC) Supply Chain, supporting supply-chain requirements across FMC business units. The role sources, negotiates, and procures materials, components, and services for manufacturing and helps establish long-term procurement strategies. It requires close attention to U.S. government contracting regulations, supplier performance standards, quality assurance, export controls, and corporate purchasing policies.

This is a hybrid/remote role with travel to FMC sites as required; travel may be up to 30%. The position also requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information classified as Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN). Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and attest that they do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof includes a U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, or naturalization certificate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government contracting processes.
• Proven negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or VISUAL.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data from various sources.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government-contract and export-control regulations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and attest to not having dual citizenship to meet the NOFORN requirement.
• Ability to competently perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective customer-service delivery and ability to work productively as a team member or work-group member.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and RFQ/RFP issuance through purchase-order creation, tracking, and delivery follow-up.
• Source and qualify suppliers that meet DFARS and ITAR requirements where required.
• Develop supplier relationships and manage supplier performance through regular check-ins and site visits.
• Perform cost analysis and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve best value while complying with company and government regulations.
• Collaborate with operations and administrative teams to procure materials on time, support budget goals, and meet technical and quality specifications.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality metrics, and proactively resolve issues to minimize production delays.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits and contract compliance.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous-improvement programs within the supply-chain function.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, export-control requirements, and corporate purchasing policies.
• Provide mentoring and training for less experienced team members.
• Travel to FMC sites as required; travel up to 30% may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing defense manufacturing organization.

What This Job Offers

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