Indirect Buyer II

Ursa Major is seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Indirect Buyer II to support sourcing, negotiating, and procurement of capital equipment, facilities‑related purchases, services, software, and other indirect materials required to support company operations. The role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Digital Operations, Finance, and Operations to ensure indirect purchases are completed on time, at the best total cost of ownership, and in compliance with company purchasing policies. This position is based in Youngstown, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and indirect purchasing requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand technical, schedule, budget, and commercial requirements.
• Execute RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; obtain and evaluate supplier proposals and support supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate capital equipment purchases from PO placement through delivery, installation, and acceptance.
• Manage indirect commodities, including manufacturing support equipment, facilities supplies and services, office equipment and furniture, digital operations hardware, software and licensing, calibration, PPE and safety equipment, and others as needed.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement activities.
• Monitor supplier performance—delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and service levels—and escalate significant concerns.
• Support competitive sourcing, cost‑savings, and purchasing‑consolidation initiatives.
• Resolve supplier issues proactively, such as price discrepancies, delayed shipments, or damaged goods.
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost‑saving and purchasing‑consolidation opportunities.
• Proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a plus).
• Experience purchasing capital equipment, indirect materials, and services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of the RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, PO, and supplier management process.
• Experience with modern ERP systems (Odoo knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience negotiating service agreements and equipment contracts.
• Familiarity with CapEx budgeting processes.
• Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.

Pay

Base compensation range: $68,000 – $85,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO – vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement
• Paid parental and adoptive leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, AD&D
• Additional voluntary life and emergency medical transport options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k) with company match
• Equity grants in the company

Classification: Full‑time Exempt.