Buyer

Who we are

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.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

We're looking for an ambitious Buyer to support our procure-to-pay operations for direct hardware as we scale drone manufacturing. You'll convert requisitions to purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and maintain delivery metrics in a fast-moving defense tech environment. 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

You should have the following

• 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 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’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.