Buyer

Job Title

CPI Electron Device Business is seeking a Buyer to join our team.

Your Day To Day

The Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing, and purchasing inventory and materials in support of CPI EDB needs. Work independently with close supervision.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Serving as primary liaison between CPI EDB and our suppliers.
• Creating and maintaining purchase orders.
• Pulling all documentation and sending out quote requests to suppliers.
• Evaluating supplier quotes and awarding accordingly.
• Working with Planning to disposition excess and obsolete material.
• Assisting Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Escalating supplier related issues in a prompt manner.
• Helping resolve issues and answer questions from other CPI EDB employees.
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned.

You Are The Right Person For This Job If You Have

• Required:
• Knowledge of ERP and/or MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Microsoft Excel required.
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP.
• Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Experience assisting with negotiations and ability to obtain mutually beneficial collaborative win win solutions.
• Preferred:
• Associate or bachelor's degree and/or APICS certification.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years' experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements DFAR/FAR.
• This role requires access to export-controlled information, subject to the ITAR and EAR, for which the company will not pursue an export license/license exception. Must be a US person (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) to be eligible for this role.

Salary Range: $26.92 - $35.78 / hour

Employee Benefits

We recognize and appreciate that our employees are our most important asset. We invest in employee wellbeing by offering a wide range of comprehensive benefits to help you achieve your best physical and emotional health for yourself and your family.

Employee Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Disability insurances
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance programs
• Workplace accommodations

Financial Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational reimbursement
• Tax savings accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• And more!

* Please note that while our philosophy is the same in all locations, benefits may vary by office/country

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI EDB, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI EDB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI EDB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.