Buyer II- Electronics

Crane Company • West Caldwell, NJ

10d • $71,500 - $87,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer II at our West Caldwell, NJ location. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• 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 perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information.
• Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs.
• Acting as the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.
• Quoting and estimating new and repeat customer projects.
• Communicating priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Communicating common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers.
• Monitoring supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream.
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers for production material, Outside Processing operations and to support customer proposals.
• Interacting with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management.
• Publishing daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers.
• Managing supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimizing production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED