Buyer II

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

The Buyer II is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and tracking materials, parts, and equipment required for Forterra’s production and field operations. This role partners closely with engineering, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure procurement activities are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with program needs. The Buyer plays a key role in managing supplier relationships and inventory availability in a fast-paced, high‑complexity environment.

• Assists engineers in selection and procurement efforts
• Issues purchase orders for production and prototype materials, tools, and equipment based on program forecasts and requisitions
• Tracks order status and proactively resolve delays or issues with vendors
• Maintains accurate purchasing records and supports financial reporting
• Identifies opportunities for reducing the total costs of products on programs
• Coordinates with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure timely material receipt and reconciliation
• Assists and drive supplier selection and onboarding processes
• Seeks direction on purchasing strategies to be employed
• Ensure all open purchase orders are up to date in Net Suite, with the latest Receive By Date and an additional notes about the status of the purchase order

The right person for this role is someone who can excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties, has strong people and communication skills, is eager to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, evaluate results critically and expediently, is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.

• 5‑9 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles, preferably in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and multi‑tasking skills
• Experience using ERP systems such as Net Suite or similar
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and prioritize in a dynamic, deadline‑driven setting
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Experience in Net Suite.
• Experience reviewing bill of materials

$75,000 - $85,000

On‑Site in Clarksburg, MD - 5 Days / week

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full‑time, high‑demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package.

In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits:
  Three plan options, including an HSA‑eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth…