Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102044**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. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!**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. In addition, the Buyer II is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.**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, 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 demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school. BA or BS degree 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 of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (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 problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to 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 desired* Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment* Experience with Small Business reporting**Eligibility Requirement:** This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. S. export-controlled information from the U.Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Top Benefits:**As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:* Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month* Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.* 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match* Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employmentYou can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.#It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.**Crane Company. 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.*

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