Buyer II

Job Description

Job Description

Attalon / Location Overview

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

At Attalon inc. in Bloomfield, CT we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our teams work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and cutting-edge R&D labs, enabling us to deliver world-class optical solutions. We value continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork, leveraging vertical integration to accelerate design cycles and meet challenging customer requirements. Employees thrive in an environment that combines high-tech engineering with hands-on problem solving, where ideas move quickly from concept to production. If you’re passionate about precision, creativity, and making an impact in lasers and fiber optics, you’ll fit right in.

Job Summary:

The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials, with a primary focus on electronics, PCBAs, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with high‑reliability electronic components and is able to quickly establish productivity within active sourcing workflows, particularly in support of constrained, long‑lead, or high‑risk electronic categories used in advanced A&D applications.

This role ensures timely procurement execution, accurate PO management, strong supplier communication, and compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and other applicable government requirements through coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities (Direct Ownership):

• Execute daily procurement activities for production builds, focusing on electronics, PCBAs, and electro‑mechanical components.
• Manage PO placement, confirmations, expediting, and supplier escalations to support production continuity.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Planning teams to align material priorities and support shortage recovery.
• Maintain procurement data accuracy within IFS Cloud and associated ERP tools, including PO status, lead times, and receipt transactions.
• Support commodity strategies by communicating delivery risks, participating in cost/lead‑time improvement efforts, and providing supplier feedback to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to procurement process discipline, documentation requirements, and internal controls.
• Work with Engineering on part clarifications for electronic components, assembly requirements, and BOM alignment.

Cross‑Functional Responsibilities 

• Coordinate sourcing priorities, material readiness signals, and compliance requirements with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Program Management, and Compliance teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of supply chain or procurement experience with required experience sourcing electronics (PCBA, components, electro‑mechanical assemblies).
• Demonstrated ability to integrate quickly into active electronics procurement workflows and support production needs without an extended learning curve.
• Experience working with high‑reliability electronic components, including power modules, semiconductors, and constrained long‑lead items.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, electronic component lifecycles, and electronics manufacturing practices.
• Ability to interpret electronic BOMs and collaborate cross‑functionally on technical component requirements.
• Strong supplier evaluation, relationship management, and ongoing performance oversight capabilities.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information related to technical components and assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience with a manufacturing focused ERP.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace and defense supply chain management, including procurement, subcontract coordination, and supplier sourcing.
• Expertise in sourcing precision opto‑mechanical assemblies, laser systems, and electrical/mechanical components.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), early supplier engagement, and providing cost‑informed inputs during early program phases.
• IFS or Oracle ERP experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and government contracting environments with experience ensuring compliant sourcing and documentation.
• Proficiency in supplier cost control, schedule‑driven execution, and long‑term cost‑reduction strategies.
• Experience with supplier quality assessments, corrective actions, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to lead LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement within supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with adjacent operations functions such as Quality, Inventory Management, Shipping/Receiving, and Configuration Management/Document Control.
• Background managing risk‑mitigation strategies including dual‑sourcing and continuity planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.