Thea Energy
Buyer/Planner
$120K–$145K
Kearny, NJ · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in buying, planning, or material control within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
About the job
Manages procurement and material planning for fusion-system components, from developing requirements and sourcing suppliers through delivery and inventory management.
What you'll do
- Own purchasing from requisition through delivery, including sourcing, supplier qualification, and negotiation.
- Use engineering drawings and bills of materials to plan material needs as designs change.
- Track supplier performance, expedite orders, coordinate logistics, and manage inventory levels.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or material control within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP tools for purchasing, receiving, and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills using Excel and data models to forecast material demand.
- Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Nice to have
- Experience managing many concurrent purchase orders in a startup or rapid R&D prototype environment.
Pay
$120,000- $145,000 (USD, base salary)
Tools
SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Excel
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