Buyer II- Electronics
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Requirements
- Experience : 5+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school. BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Education / Certification : High school diploma or equivalent
- Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field desired
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience with Small Business reporting
- 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
- Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
- Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
- Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
- Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
- Mental/Visual: use of co
Additional Information
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer II at our West Caldwell, NJ location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! 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. Additional responsibilities include quoting and estimating new and repeat customer projects. Essential Functions: 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 Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material, Outside Processing operations and to support customer proposals 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 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
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