Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium and large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Issues a high quantity of purchase orders to a supply base that is mostly established. • Daily activities include quoting, negotiating, system data maintenance/entry, issuing/revising POs, tracking shipments, updating purchase order status and resolution of invoice issues. • Work closely with program teams and suppliers to coordinate delivery dates. • Update and maintain department policies and procedures. Obtain weekly status and delivery confirmations from suppliers. • Ability to work in small cross-functional teams which include functions such as engineering, supplier quality, program management and planning. • Reviews requisitions, statements of work, drawings, and supplier capabilities to aid in supplier selection. • Responsible for compiling and distributing department metrics. • Conducts in-depth research on new manufacturing processes, products, and price trends to assist in product development, value analysis, standardization, and recommended cost savings. • Obtaining weekly status and delivery confirmations from suppliers and managing U.S. Government reporting per FAR and DFAR • Perform other duties as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other Business study preferred. • 2-6 years’ experience in procurement • Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products. • Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and inventory methods PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficient in MRP i.e. Project, Costpoint, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and internet for research. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Buyer I – 0-2 years with BA/BS Buyer II – 3-5 years with BA/BS; 0-3 years with Masters Buyer III – 6-10 years with BA/BS; 3-8 years with Masters Buyer IV – 10-14 years with BA/BS; 8-12 years with Masters COMPETENCIES: • U.S. Government reporting (FAR and DFAR) and specific supplier-related tasks • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. • Ability to work in fast-paced environments. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Full-time onsite position • This position may require travel on an as-need basis. • This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.