Purchasing Agent

Buyer / Planner Location: United States · Remote Department: Supply Chain Employment type: Full-time About Us Autonomous systems will reshape society over the next decade, and every one of them depends on the hardware that makes it move. Talos Devices is the Tier 1 provider of propulsion, actuation, and power-generation devices for the age of autonomy. We build brushless DC motors, turbines, and two-stroke engines for multirotor drones, fixed-wing aircraft, and robotic platforms, serving everyone from hobbyist builders to defense programs. Our edge is manufacturing and distribution excellence: quality at scale and at low cost, powered by advanced manufacturing and a sovereign supply chain. Job Purpose The Buyer / Planner places and manages purchase orders for production material, MRO supplies and services for all Talos manufacturing sites, so the right parts arrive on time, at the right cost and to the right quality. The role turns the production schedule and MRP signals into a purchasing plan, expedites shortages during the ramp and keeps suppliers performing to their commitments. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Buyer / Planner works daily with the site Materials Managers, Production, Quality and the Supplier Quality Engineer. Supply Chain owns supplier selection and contracts; the site materials teams own receiving, inventory and kitting. Key Responsibilities Convert MRP and the master production schedule into purchase orders for production material, MRO supplies and services for every site, and place, confirm and maintain them in the ERP. Manage supplier delivery performance: confirm dates, track open orders and expedite shortages before they reach the line, working with the site Materials Managers. Maintain item planning parameters (lead times, order quantities, safety stock and approved sources) in the ERP and keep them current as the ramp progresses. Resolve receiving, price and quantity discrepancies and support three-way match with Accounts Payable. Work with Quality and the Supplier Quality Engineer on supplier nonconformances, returns and corrective actions. Gather quotes, support cost reduction and onboard new suppliers under the Director of Supply Chain's sourcing strategy. Report on-time delivery, open-order status, shortages and purchase price variance weekly. Talos Devices · JD-COR-03 · Rev 5 · Effective 2026-11-02 · Controlled document Page 1 of 3Qualifications 3+ years as a buyer, planner or purchasing agent in discrete manufacturing. Hands-on with ERP purchasing and MRP: requisitions, purchase orders, planned orders and lead times. Has expedited shortages to protect a production schedule. Working knowledge of purchasing terms, Incoterms and three-way match. Strong Excel skills for open-order and shortage analysis. Organized enough to manage hundreds of open purchase order lines across multiple sites. Clear, firm communicator with suppliers and internal customers. Able to travel between Talos sites as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience buying electromechanical, motor or engine components (castings, machined parts, magnets, wire, PCBAs). Experience supporting a new product or new-site ramp. Compensation and Benefits Compensation at Talos Devices is based on skills, experience, and location, and may include equity. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 401(k), medical, and dental You should be proficient in: Bachelor's Degree Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Experience Material Handler Experience Production Planning & Scheduling Supply Chain Management Sourcing and Procurement Experience Supplier Negotiation Experience ITAR Registration Experience Machines & technologies you'll use: Warehouse Management Software Accounting Software

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