Buyer- Manufacturing Procurement

Got a knack for tracking down the right material at the right price, right on time? We want to talk to you.

Paragon is looking for a
Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You’ll be the person who keeps critical materials flowing to our shop floor — sourcing raw materials, managing mill certifications, and coordinating outsourced processing so production never misses a beat. If you thrive on solving supply problems before they become production problems, this role is built for you.

• Source major materials, components, and select outsourced services to hit the sweet spot of cost, quality, and on-time delivery
• Build and manage supplier relationships that actually work — for us and for them
• Issue and track purchase orders against Engineering stock lists and the Purchasing Calendar
• Partner with Engineering to verify material specs/grades and review certificates of conformance and mill certs for compliance (ASTM and similar standards)
• Own outsourcing coordination for an assigned group of vendors — writing clear scope-of-work instructions, tracking status, and coordinating logistics with shipping and receiving
• Keep internal and external stakeholders in the loop on job status, delivery timing, and quality issues
• Serve as backup for the Outsourcing Lead when needed

• 2–5 years of purchasing experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment (required)
• Working knowledge of
  ERP systems
  — Epicor experience is a big plus, but any ERP background gets you in the door
• Solid math and problem-solving chops
• High school diploma or GED (additional training/experience a plus)
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and industry-standard purchasing software
• Bonus points:
  
  familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, or NQA-1 (nuclear quality) requirements — don’t have it? We’ll teach you.

• Be the connective tissue between Engineering, Suppliers, and the Shop Floor — your work directly keeps production moving
• Room to grow into outsourcing lead role and broader supply chain ownership
• Work with a team that values detail, follow-through, and getting it right the first time

Regular sitting and use of hands/fingers for handling tools, objects, and controls. Occasional lifting/moving up to 30 lbs.

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Paragon is an equal opportunity employer.

Government contracts require all employees at Paragon D&E to be U.S. Citizens.

You must prove citizenship by providing us a copy of your Certified Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport.

Are you at least 18 years of age?