PB113300 - Buyer

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Job Title: Buyer Date: November 2026

Reports To: Supply Chain & Quality Manager

Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Buyer to join our team.

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Quality Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support the production of naval equipment for defense applications. In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining the highest quality standards.

This role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time role in the Peterborough office and requires the buyer to be onsite 5 days per week.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development of and execute sourcing strategies to drive immediate and long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders.
• Project managing source and method change and/ or NPI sourcing within the strategy to meet all program milestones.
• Leading commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value for FMD, and ensuring that supplier commercial issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.
• Leading specific supplier relationships fulfilling the accountabilities of supplier leadership and development and creating strategies where applicable.
• Manage the sourcing of parts/services and raise and manage purchase documents within the purchasing ERP system as appropriate, with compliance to all required customer and governmental regulations.
• Business Development – where designated, develop and select supply chains to support Naval business growth including technology acquisition programs, developing in-country/localization requirements, and driving lowest compliant cost
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• BA degree or equivalent industry experience
• 2 to 5 year purchasing experience
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
• Has a proven track record in delivering results
• Understands manufacturing or service processes and the cost drivers
• Understands and operates Supplier Relationship Management
• Understands export control regulations
• Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Experience using ERP (ideally Infor LN) systems for planning and scheduling activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
• Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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