Buyer I

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

12d•$71,500 - $89,500•Onsite

About The Position

The CED Buyer I is responsible for procuring and scheduling materials and products according to material planning recommendations. The role reviews demand for products, materials, and services needed to manufacture complex aerospace devices. It also involves professional and timely supplier interactions to ensure parts and services meet or exceed quality, cost, and delivery expectations. The position is based at Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, Illinois. The current salary range is $71,500 to $89,500 per year. Compensation decisions may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and geography. Total compensation may also include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or equivalent education and work experience.
At least 1 year of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be a lawful U.S. person due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended, as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including implementation of procedures, and knowledge of MRP systems.
Professional communication skills to influence people inside and outside the organization.
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate.
Ability to adjust focus in response to shifting priorities or initiatives supporting department and company goals.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and frequently move negligible weight.
Ability to sit for much of the time, with walking or standing for brief periods.
Routine and extensive use of computers.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
D365 experience.

Responsibilities

Procure materials and outside services to support on-time customer delivery and financial metrics.
Execute requests for quotation (RFQs) and make purchases within program schedule constraints.
Continuously improve supplier relationships across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Measure supplier performance using key performance indicators, ensure alignment with strategic and tactical expectations, and escalate concerns to Supply Chain leadership.
Collaborate effectively with other departments and employees to support company goals and objectives.
Maintain accurate vendor database information and status.
Schedule and track material deliveries to align with active production schedules and program requirements.
Monitor and update purchase orders to keep delivery dates current and correct.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and delivery delays with suppliers.
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.