• Paragon is seeking a Buyer to join our team in our Fort Worth office. The Buyer is responsible for evaluating purchase requisitions and purchasing materials with approved vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate purchase requisitions and supplier quotes to ensure materials, items, and services are sourced from qualified and approved suppliers in accordance with the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Issue requests for quotes (RFQs) and select commercial suppliers that meet vendor selection requirements.
- Negotiate pricing for all non-standard purchases.
- Analyze inventory levels to determine appropriate stock quantities prior to placing orders.
- Optimize freight and material costs by evaluating ordering and logistics methods.
- Create purchase orders aligned with material requirements, budget constraints, and project schedules.
- Ensure all required documentation (drawings, technical specifications, test plans, etc.) is provided to suppliers.
- Communicate with suppliers to track delivery status and expedite or escalate issues as needed.
- Collaborate with Receiving to ensure materials are properly prioritized and accurately received into the ERP system.
- Resolve material and documentation discrepancies with suppliers to enable timely material receipt.
- Reconcile purchase orders with supplier invoices and partner with Accounts Payable to support timely payment processing.
- Process returns and coordinate with suppliers to replace, repair, or rework nonconforming material in an expedited manner; follow up on credits.
- Maintain ERP inventory accuracy, including part numbers and item descriptions.
- Update and track procurement tasks within the project management system.
- Evaluate supplier performance by monitoring on-time delivery metrics and deficiency reports.
- Lead supplier meetings as required to support customers, project teams, and management.
- Participate in project kick-off and material planning meetings for complex programs.
- Effectively manage a variety of tasks and problems with diverse scope and complexity.
- Assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
Requirements:
- Education:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience performing procurement functions.
- Background in aerospace, nuclear, or defense industries with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-accountability environment.
- Ability to work with urgency and consistently meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ethical decision-making with a commitment to safety and quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and project management tools.
Why Paragon? At Paragon, our mission is to lower the carbon footprint through innovative nuclear programs that are safe, sustainable, and economical. We support critical energy and national security applications through excellence in engineering, responsiveness, and integrity. Our team operates with a shared set of values, we stay persistent in solving challenges, collaborate with purpose, and approach every project with technical passion and professionalism. Ready to become a Paragonian? If you are looking for a technically challenging role with purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to support national security and energy reliability, we would love to hear from you. Paragon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.