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Full job description
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What You Bring
- 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.
Why Paragon
- 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
Physical Requirements
Regular sitting and use of hands/fingers for handling tools, objects, and controls. Occasional lifting/moving up to 30 lbs.
Ready to keep the line moving? Apply today.
Paragon is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- ITAR (international Traffic in Arms Regulations) restricts access to certain technical data and hardware to U.S. Persons only. Are you a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (3)?
Experience:
- Manufacturing Industry: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person