Buyer II

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer II at our Chandler, AZ location. About Crane Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. They provide products ranging from engines to landing gear, satellites to medical implants, missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and more. The company is based in Chandler, Arizona. 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. The role serves as the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing. 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 and 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. Minimum Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or equivalent knowledge of supply chain function. BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials‑related field may substitute for 2 years of experience. Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit; knowledge of buying, ordering procedures; production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; computer systems that support production (inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and MRP). 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 manufacturing problems; perform math and logical computations; negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams. Education / Certification: high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials‑related field. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with Small Business reporting. Eligibility Requirement This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Final offers will be contingent on obtaining authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government. As a U.S. Department of Defense contractor, the company is bound by ITAR. Selected applicants may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Benefits Health care, dental, or life insurance starting the first day of the month. 15 days of paid time off that accrue from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Eligible for education reimbursement after 6 months of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug‑free workplace, candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug‑test pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crane Aerospace & Electronics