Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

Chatsworth Products (CPI) is seeking a driven Buyer to support the efficient procurement of materials and services that fuel our operations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal teams and trusted suppliers to manage purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials. The Buyer plays an important role in maintaining cost effectiveness, supplier relationships, and operational continuity while contributing to CPI's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Essential Functions Independently analyzes demand, decides quantity to buy and negotiates purchases of inventory materials up to $25k per MRP. Places PO’s for inventory and non-inventory items and follows up as required to assure an adequate material supply. Ensures an uninterrupted supply of material while maximizing inventory turns. Resolves quality and delivery problems. Sources new items with new and existing suppliers. Identifies potential suppliers and qualify as required. Identifies cost reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, negotiation, and design changes. Implements as feasible. Evaluates suppliers and provides feedback to improve performance, especially in the areas of lead time, on-time delivery, delivered cost, terms, and quality. Develops and maintains long term relationships with key suppliers such that we are viewed as an excellent customer worthy of preferential treatment. Develops a sense of part ownership that includes concern for inventory accuracy and inventory obsolescence and a feel for potential problems. Conducts moderately difficult analytical studies and make recommendations from them. Qualifications Core Competencies: Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values. Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area. Safety - Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards. Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction. Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, effectively building collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive. Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPI's core values. Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Develops new and unique ideas. Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information. Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing. Technical Competencies BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. Three (3) years relevant work experience using MRP applications. NAPM/APICS certification preferred. Capable of managing company-wide key supplier relationships. Capable of leading company-wide commodity responsibility. Knowledge of production and procurement procedures. Knowledge of federal, state and local procurement laws and regulations. Word processing and spreadsheet application (Microsoft Office preferred). Physical/Environmental Requirements Frequent sitting. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Pay Range $65,000 - $85,000/yr At Chatsworth Products, you will enjoy the unique benefits of becoming an Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company's success and revenue, whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares, and a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they're valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company's future. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Chatsworth Products