Procurement Specialist

Join Our Team at CPI Electron Device Business

For more than seven decades, CPI Electron Device Business (EDB) has been a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered electronic components and subsystems. With locations in Beverly, Massachusetts, and Hayes, United Kingdom, we solve hard problems for customers around the world in the radar, defense, industrial and scientific markets.

CPI EDB produces thousands of products that make a difference in people's lives every day, often in ways that go unseen. They form the backbone of commercial and military communications systems, support and protect soldiers, sailors and pilots, enable scientific discovery and space exploration, help safeguard imported foods and materials, and address many other demanding applications.

We are looking for agile, energetic, intellectually curious and customer-focused individuals to join our team, take ownership of meaningful challenges and help us develop innovative solutions that power, connect and protect our world.

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 without supervisory direction.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Executes and manages Purchase Orders for the procurement of major/critical commodities, services, and complex procurements, with emphasis on improving supplier quality and lowering total cost of ownership for the program.
• Prepares and issues moderate to high complexity, value and risk purchase orders and complex agreements, and ensures all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed and approved consistent with policy and procedure. Is able to identify risks and mitigate them when negotiating terms and conditions.
• Leads supplier issue resolutions (lead time, drawing issues, etc.); work with Operations Program Manager, Supplier Quality, etc. to resolve supplier quality issues, identify sources for new products, and improve supplier performance; issue supplier corrective actions, and quality control instructions; and assess supplier responses to corrective action requests.
• Works with management to address all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with internal partners to acquire products and services in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Supports proposal activities with innovative solutions to meet Program needs and requirements.
• Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order revisions, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Performs cost or price analysis on procurements of moderate to high value, risk and complexity.
• On proposals, procurements, and agreements, negotiates and documents terms and conditions, price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements on moderate to high complexity procurements.
• Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned procurements to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• Develops new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Recommends cost saving proposals or alternative sources.
• Interacts with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• May coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Conduct supplier onsite visits when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned

You Are The Right Person For This Job If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Has in-depth knowledge in assigned commodities and advanced decision-making skills.
• Exercises good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to apply advanced project management skill and knowledge.
• Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while demonstrating superior presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor or on a team.
• Ability to quickly understand and apply new information quickly; handles more complex problems.
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment.
• In-depth knowledge of Supply Management and how to implement strategies into practice.
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements, how to apply Lead junior Buyers in knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements/SBA while working with DFAR/FAR preferred.
• Assist junior Buyers in the applicable contractual flow downs, policies/procedures with DFAR/FAR and the ability to apply them in the procurements of commodities/services/subcontracts preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Very strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions that enable the business to achieve their goals.
• Experience assisting junior Buyers with negotiations and ability to obtain mutually beneficial collaborative agreements.
• May need to demonstrate the ability to lead and mentor a small team.
• 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:

Procurement Specialist II: $60,000 - $90,000 / year

Procurement Specialist III: $71,000 - $110,000 / year

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.