3+ years of buying experience in a similar industry or equivalent supply chain knowledge through education or work.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes pertinent to the operating unit.
Proficient in buying and ordering procedures, as well as MRP systems and Kanban methodologies.
Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access databases.
BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage material requirements planning with manufacturing teams and suppliers to support production.
Communicate daily changes in priorities and schedules to suppliers to fulfill production needs.
Establish and maintain supplier relationships to manage common issues effectively.
Develop and implement inventory action plans to achieve optimal inventory levels.
Train personnel and facilitate the transition to pull-based replenishment systems (Kanban).
Monitor supplier orders for timely shipping to align with production demands.
Negotiate purchase orders and pursue cost-saving initiatives.
Benefits
Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one of the month following hire.
15 days of paid time off plus 12 paid holidays per year.
401k retirement plan with a company match.
Eligible for education reimbursement after six months of employment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Buyer II is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the Buyer II is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.
Essential Functions:
Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers
Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
Train the value stream support personnel and facilitate the upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns and eliminate part shortages
Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream
Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs.
Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse Purchase Price Index (PPI)
Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management
Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis
Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
Obtain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 3+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production, production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge
Skills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends
Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field desired
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Eligibility Requirement:
This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Requires occasional travel to support customers
Top Benefits: As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
Salary range: $83,200 to $102,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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