Buyer I

Job Title

The position requires the incumbent to research and select vendors to solicit quotes and issue purchase order of medium dollar value and complexity supporting USG and Non-USG contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Discuss price, delivery and vendor/supplier capability with internal customers
• Researches and identifies potential vendors/suppliers
• Negotiates price and delivery for responsible commodities
• Administrates and maintains purchase orders in compliance with approved procedures
• Establishes and maintains good vendor relationships and satisfies internal customers
• Experience with purchase order file documentation that is fully compliant with all required elements to maintain a successful Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR)
• Partners with Supplier Quality and Shipping/Receiving as it relates to poor quality, order inconsistences and damaged products
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma and 3-5 years experience; or BA/BS Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operation Management or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Teamwork
• Detailed Oriented
• Time Management
• Analytical thinking
• Good interpersonal skills
• MRP Knowledge, CostPoint
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to negotiate medium dollar value purchase orders with limited management oversight
• Ability to complete moderately complex price analysis

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection/ usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a controlled environment with almost no exposure to disagreeable environment conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• May be required to climb stairs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Data Privacy

As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.