Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Primary scope: MRO purchasing and calibration services

Position Summary

Frequency Electronics develops precision timing and frequency-control products for demanding aerospace, defense, and space applications. The Junior Buyer supports the engineering and manufacturing teams behind these products by coordinating purchases of electronic components, production materials, MRO supplies, and outside services. Working across technical, operations, and supplier teams, this position helps keep purchase orders on track, supports production schedules, and coordinates calibration services for company equipment. This is an opportunity to build purchasing expertise in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

•  Review requisitions and material requirements for completeness; resolve missing or unclear information with the requestor before placing orders.

•  Request and evaluate supplier quotations, considering price, lead time, and applicable requirements; prepare purchase orders for approval.

•  Create and maintain accurate purchase order information in the ERP system, including supplier acknowledgments, promised dates, revisions, and order status.

•  Monitor open orders, follow up with suppliers, and escalate delivery risks that could affect production or program schedules.

•  Purchase approved MRO supplies and services supporting maintenance, facilities, and manufacturing operations.

•  Coordinate calibration service orders, including scheduling, equipment shipment and return, and due-date tracking; route certificates and out-of-tolerance results to Quality and the equipment owner for review.

•  Work with Production Control, Engineering, Receiving, Inspection, Stockrooms, and Accounts Payable to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice or receipt discrepancies.

•  Assist with supplier returns, credits, replacements, and corrective actions as needed.

•  Maintain complete purchasing records and follow applicable company, customer, quality, traceability, and counterfeit-parts requirements.

Required Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent.

•  Strong organization, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.

•  Clear written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to raise questions or concerns promptly.

•  Working knowledge of Outlook and Excel, with the ability to learn the company ERP system.

•  Ability to work accurately with part numbers, descriptions, quantities, dates, and purchasing records.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience in purchasing, materials, inventory, or administrative support; electronics or manufacturing experience is an advantage.

•  Exposure to ERP or MRP systems; Infor Visual experience is preferred.

•  Experience with MRO purchasing, service purchase orders, facilities or maintenance support, or calibration coordination.

•  Associate degree or coursework in supply chain, business, or a related field.

EOE/Disability/Veteran

FEI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match in company stock.

We also provide a very generous paid time off policy, along with 11 paid holidays.

In addition, we operate on a 9/80 work schedule, which gives employees every other Friday off. This schedule includes longer workdays—9 hours and 45 minutes with a mandatory 45-minute lunch break. One week consists of four workdays (36 hours), and the following week includes five workdays (45 hours). Despite this variation, employees are paid for a consistent 40-hour workweek, with weekly pay.