Buyer

• Up to 10% travel may be required

Education, Experience, and Competencies:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or related experience required. Understanding of procurement processes, supplier contracts, and commercial terms.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Engineering or New Product Development activities preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience required. SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with purchase order management, supplier relationship management, and sourcing activities required.
• Experience and knowledge with metal injection molded, springs, metal stampings, plastic injection molding and machining and subcontract suppliers.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Takes ownership and accountability for results.
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• Highly detail-oriented and accurate.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and professional.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to team success.
• Willing to engage directly with internal stakeholders and shop floor personnel to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in an office environment.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally move and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Who We Are:

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits:

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Service Awards

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

At Smith & Wesson, your personal information and online safety are our top priorities. Our recruiters will only direct candidates to apply through our official career page www.smith-wesson.com/careers. We will never request payments, financial account details, or sensitive information such as Social Security numbers. If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of a message, please contact HRRecruiting@smith-wesson.com for verification.

Updated 9/22/2026

Headquarters

Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area

Open jobs

8

Website

smith-wesson.com