Buyer II

About the role

The Buyer II is responsible for executing procurement activities in support of both U.S. Government and commercial (non-government) business at Ohio Ordnance Works. This role follows existing standards to source, purchase, and manage materials, components, and outside services required to support manufacturing, production schedules, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Material Management
• Execute procurement of raw materials, machined components, assemblies, and outside services for government and non-government programs
• Review bills of material (BOMs), drawings, work orders, technical data packages (TDPs), statements of work (SOWs), and contract requirements to ensure purchasing alignment
• Verify pricing, delivery dates, specifications, and contractual terms prior to purchase order release
• Expedite critical and long-lead items to prevent production delays
• Support dual-source and alternate-source strategies where applicable
• Act as the primary liaison between OOW and assigned suppliers
• Supplier Ownership & Performance
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain a qualified supplier base capable of supporting both regulated and commercial requirements
• Communicate quality, compliance, delivery, and documentation expectations to suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery delays, nonconformances, and cost issues
• Support supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in supplier onboarding, approval, or disqualification in alignment with company requirements
• Government & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable requirements, including but not limited to:
• FAR and DFARS flow-down clauses on applicable government purchase orders
• ITAR and export control regulations
• ATF regulations and firearms-related controls
• CMMC Requirements
• ERP & Transaction Management
• Create, manage, and close purchase orders within the ERP system (JobBOSS)
• Track order status, receipts, discrepancies, and invoice issues
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and lead-time data
• Support cost tracking, spend visibility, and reporting for assigned programs
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Cook up daily with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Inventory, and Management
• Support new program launches, engineering changes, and production transitions
• Communicate material risks, shortages, and delivery impacts to management in a timely manner

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• ERP/MRP system experience (JobBOSS preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field
• Experience supporting regulated or government-driven procurement
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and contract flow-down requirements
• Understanding of ITAR, export controls, and firearms-related regulations
• Experience with DoD, federal, defense, aerospace, or precision manufacturing
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, or other compliance frameworks
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and material specifications

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based within a shared purchasing workspace
• Extended periods of desk work, computer use, and phone/email communication
• Occasional access to production, receiving, or inspection areas
• Adherence to company safety policies and PPE requirements when entering manufacturing areas

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is: 60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (Chardon OH Loc)

Supply Chain

Chardon, OH