Sr Buyer - FMC

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Salem, OH

2d•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 all FMC business units. The role sources, negotiates, and procures materials, components, and services for manufacturing and establishes long-term procurement strategies. It requires careful compliance with U.S. government contracting regulations, supplier performance standards, and quality assurance requirements. The position is hybrid/remote, with travel to FMC sites as required. The role manages procurement from supplier selection and RFQ/RFP issuance through purchase-order creation, tracking, and delivery follow-up. It develops supplier relationships, evaluates supplier performance, negotiates pricing and contract terms, maintains audit-ready documentation, and supports cost reduction and continuous improvement. It also collaborates with operations and administrative teams to ensure materials meet schedule, budget, technical, and quality needs, and provides mentoring and training to less experienced team members. U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information designated NOFORN. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and attest that they do not have dual citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing.
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 having no dual citizenship to meet the NOFORN requirement.

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, resolving issues proactively to minimize production delays.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits and contract compliance.
Support supply-chain cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards, export-control requirements, and corporate purchasing policies.
Provide mentoring and training for less experienced team members.