Buyer

About the Position

Neros is a defense technology company dedicated to rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We are currently seeking a Buyer to support our procure-to-pay operations for direct hardware as we scale drone manufacturing. This role requires hands-on ERP work and direct vendor management in our lean purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders while managing supplier acknowledgments, delivery schedules, and resolving procurement issues across our drone manufacturing supply chain
• Maintain accurate supplier on-time delivery metrics by tracking promised dates against actual receipts and proactively managing past due orders
• Execute complete supplier onboarding process from documentation collection through ERP setup, working with quality teams to move vendors from evaluation to approved supplier status
• Generate corrective action purchase orders and coordinate with supplier quality engineers to resolve supplier performance issues and product non-conformances
• Own the procure-to-pay process from order release through invoice resolution, working directly with vendors and internal teams to clear receiving and billing discrepancies

Requirements

• 2+ years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in defense, aerospace, or high-mix production
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems for purchase order management, supplier setup, and procurement workflows
• Direct experience managing supplier relationships including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Strong proficiency with procurement metrics and data analysis for supplier performance measurement
• Experience with purchase-to-pay processes including PO creation, receipt verification, and invoice reconciliation
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments while managing multiple supplier relationships simultaneously
• Strong communication skills for vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration with quality, engineering, and accounting teams
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent procurement experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or similar manufacturing-focused ERP platforms used in defense/aerospace supply chain
• Familiarity with AS9100 compliance requirements affecting supplier documentation and data handling
• Previous work in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments with complex BOMs and engineering change management
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes including VRMA procedures, corrective actions, and supplier assessment protocols
• Background in defense or aerospace procurement with understanding of specialized supplier requirements and lead times

US Salary Range

$80,000 - $200,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative defense technology company
• Equal opportunity employment

About the Company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.