Technical Buyer

Goldbug Manufacturing, a division within Corvid Technologies, specializes in high-volume production and rapid prototyping. As the company continues to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Buyer to manage procurement activities and serve as a bridge between our Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal/Contracts teams, providing a process to streamline our purchasing workflows, manage complex customer requirements, and support our engineering teams within this new system environment.

Candidates should possess a strong technical background and be comfortable reading engineering drawings, interpreting multi-component Bills of Materials, and understanding manufacturing processes. The position will require strong attention to detail and an ability to remain organized in growing, fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities. This role will manage daily purchasing operations, source rapid-prototype vendors, and oversee Outside Service Processing workflows while ensuring customer-specific commercial requirements are met. Ultimately, success in this role will come from providing direct support to internal customers, helping them acquire materials and services in an efficient, compliant manner that meets customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review internal purchasing requests from engineering teams; analyze attached quotes, technical specifications, and digital shopping carts to ensure 100% accuracy before issuing Purchase Orders (POs)
• Review, interpret, and manage Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) , ensuring any customer-specific quality, regulatory, and commercial compliance requirements accurately flow down into supplier POs.
• Process orders against specific Job Numbers, Manufacturing Order (MO) Numbers, and Charge Codes within the Deltek Costpoint system
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure all individual components and exact quantities are accounted for, particularly for multi-component parts sent out for Outside Service Processing (OSP)
• Efficiently manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL) negotiate purchasing terms, and minimize lead-time delays for the engineering team – including sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding new vendors for unique, one-off prototyping requirements
• Proactively communicate with engineers, shop floor personnel, and logistics teams to track physical and electronic deliveries across our national campuses, ensuring parts are accurately routed for subsequent manufacturing steps.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and willing to work onsite in the Mooresville, NC area
• 3 or more years of proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing specifically within a manufacturing or hardware prototyping environment
• Experience reviewing and managing commercial TermsConditions (T&Cs), with a solid understanding of flow-down requirements from diverse customer portfolios
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical/engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, and multi-level BOMs
• Hands-on experience operating within an ERP system is required, prior experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex line items, precise charge codes, and strict delivery timelines while minimizing errors

About Corvid:

Corvid Technologies is a unique organization focused on analyzing, developing and manufacturing next generation technology for Aerospace, DoW, and commercial customers. Our engineering focus provides team members the opportunity to work on challenging technology efforts – doing work that excites them and meets the needs of our customers.

Why Work Here:

Corvid offers a unique combination of cutting-edge defense technology and lifestyle perks you won't find anywhere else:

• Phenomenal benefits, including industry-leading health coverage, comprehensive retirement plans, generous time-off policies, and gym membership reimbursement to support your wellness goals
• Professional development and growth opportunities combined with generous PTOHolidays allow team members to have both personal and professional accomplishments
• ESOP program that provides direct stake in the company's long-term success
• Lake front Campus with amenities including fire pits, outdoor grills, pickleball and basketball courts, frisbee golf course, paddleboards, and lakeside trails