Duties and Responsibilities: + This position is 100% on site. No remote work. No Relocation. + Extensive experience in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production purchasing across multiple commodities. + Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly. + Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid. + Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities. + Works with Program Management on PPV’s and problem components. + Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized. + Responsible for purchase order date maintenance and internal PO notes. + Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages. + Review and action push outs and pull ins. + Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements. + Analyze and manage material requirements through the MRP system, ensuring alignment with production scheduling and inventory management. + Mentor Junior Buyers. + Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors. + Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics. + Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival. + Work with Program Management to report material status for all related material of assigned programs. + Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material. + Works with Master Scheduler and vendors to determine recovery plans when required. + Complies with AS9100, ISO13485, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations. + Complies with quality procedures and guidelines. + Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure. + Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. + Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required. + Provides status updates to Management. + Participates in daily meetings. + Supports Management as needed. + Additional duties as required. Qualifications Experience Required: + Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education & experience + Minimum 10 years’ experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment. + Strong background in both NPI and production purchasing. + Electronic component purchasing required. + Proven ability to support department mission by maintaining favorable relationships with peers, subordinates, suppliers and customers. + Must be flexible and adjust readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress and uncertainty. + Strong customer focus with proven service-oriented attitude under all situations. + Experience in aerospace/defense preferred. + Quoting experience required. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, with heavy emphasis on Excel required. + Proficient in TEAMS preferred. + Proficient with MRP/ERP systems required. (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.) + Must be able to read and interpret MRP requirements and recognize errors. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. + Knowledge of standard purchasing practices required. + Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, DoD and ITAR regulations preferred. + Ability to read/write/speak English proficiently required. + Must be a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and effectively address challenges as they arise. Only applicants that meet all requirements will be considered. Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match. NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana. Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).